2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi Allroad MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  5. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended2.1%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Tyres10.7%
  3. Suspension8.6%
  4. Steering4.8%
  5. Brakes3.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Audi Allroad?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2010 Audi Allroad cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi Allroad?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Audi Allroad reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).