2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

871 MOT tests in 2024. 90.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time90.2%
Failed or needed repairs9.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 871 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  3. Brakes1.5%
  4. Suspension0.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2016 Audi A8?

In 2024, 90.2% of 2016 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 871 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi A8?

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

Is the 2016 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).