2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

924 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 924 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.4%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Lights & electrics0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%

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 2015 Audi A8?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2015 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 924 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).