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Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common problems

89.4% of Audi A8s passed the 2024 MOT (11,625 first tests): 86.4% at the first attempt and 3.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 55% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 45.5 (95% CI 43.4–47.6; 100 = normal).

Audi A8 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate89.4%incl. 3.0% fixed at the test centre202411625
Passed at the first attempt86.4%all first tests202411625
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 43.4–47.6)45.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 85 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202411625
Biggest excess: Visibility6.0per 1008.1 same-age2019–202473031
Dangerous defects6.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202473031
Advisory items84.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202473031
strip · Audi A8 · MOT Risk Index · 45.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi A8. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 85 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 80 and 93 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi A8 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank85of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202411625
Best rank within its 95% interval80rankother models held where they are202411625
Worst rank within its 95% interval93rankother models held where they are202411625

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 43.0 to 45.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi A8 MOT, and how often?

Audi A8 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 8.5 per 100 tests, against 18.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 73,031).

bar · Audi A8 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 8.5 vs 18.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.5per 10018.62019–20246219
Tyres6.6per 1009.02019–20244844
Visibility6per 1008.12019–20244392
Suspension5.3per 10016.12019–20243847
Brakes5.2per 10012.22019–20243782
Body, chassis, structure2.7per 1005.92019–20241944

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 73,031 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Audi A8 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Audi A8 is tyres at age 3: 4.3 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 4,389).

bullet · Audi A8 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.4 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.3per 1004.22019–20244389
Brakes, age 30.9per 1001.82019–20244389
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–20244389
Tyres, age 44per 1004.52019–20244930
Brakes, age 41.2per 1002.42019–20244930
Suspension, age 40.2per 1001.22019–20244930
Tyres, age 54.3per 1005.12019–20245454
Brakes, age 51.4per 1003.12019–20245454
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.2per 1002.22019–20245454
Tyres, age 63.5per 1005.52019–20245457
Brakes, age 61.4per 1003.82019–20245457
Suspension, age 60.2per 1003.72019–20245457
Tyres, age 74.4per 1006.02019–20245242
Brakes, age 71.8per 1004.52019–20245242
Suspension, age 70.5per 1005.72019–20245242
Tyres, age 84.0per 1006.32019–20245457
Brakes, age 82.2per 1005.42019–20245457
Suspension, age 81.2per 1007.82019–20245457

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi A8's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi A8 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is body, chassis, structure: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 13.1% of the time.

funnel · Audi A8 · Body, chassis, structure · 13.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on body, chassis, structure: 13.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure13.1% next failmedian model2019–2024655
Suspension9.9% next failmedian model2019–20245046
Tyres6.8% next failmedian model2019–202410428
Brakes6.8% next failmedian model2019–20246672
Noise, emissions and leaks5.5% next failmedian model2019–20241662
Identification of the vehicle1.2% next failmedian model2019–2024738
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20242209

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi A8 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi A8 MOTs flag tyres most: 32.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 73,031).

bar · Audi A8 · Tyres · 32.7 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres32.7per 10039.72019–202423872
Brakes19.9per 10034.72019–202414546
Suspension18.1per 10026.22019–202413200
Non-component advisories4.3per 1007.82019–20243109
Noise, emissions and leaks3.7per 1005.22019–20242680
Identification of the vehicle1.5per 1002.52019–20241095

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 73,031 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Audi A8?

For Audi A8s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 9,291).

bar · Audi A8 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242523
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242523
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20242523
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242523
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242523
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242523
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242523
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024503
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–2024503
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024503
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 211 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024211
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 211 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024211
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20249291
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20249291
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20249291
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20249291
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249291
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249291
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20249291
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20249291
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20249291
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249291
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249291
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20242577
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20242577
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20242577
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20242577
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242577
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242577
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242577
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242577
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242577
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20241055
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241055
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20241055
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20241055
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241055
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241055
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20248583
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20248583
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20248583
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20248583
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20248583
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20248583
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20248583
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248583
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248583
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248583
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248583
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20243050
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20243050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20243050
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20243050
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20243050
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20243050
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20243050
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243050
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243050
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243050
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243050
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20241332
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20241332
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20241332
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3% next fail2019–20241332
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20241332
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20241332
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241332
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241332
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241332
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20246077
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20246077
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20246077
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20246077
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20246077
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20246077
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20246077
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20246077
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246077
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246077
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20242798
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20242798
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20242798
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4% next fail2019–20242798
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20242798
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20242798
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242798
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242798
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242798
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242798
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–20241576
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20241576
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20241576
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20241576
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20241576
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20241576
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20241576
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241576
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241576
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241576
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20244375
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20244375
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20244375
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20244375
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20244375
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20244375
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20244375
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244375
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244375
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244375
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244375
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–20242830
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20242830
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20242830
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20242830
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242830
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20242830
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20242830
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20242830
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242830
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242830
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242830
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.3% next fail2019–20242093
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20242093
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20242093
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20242093
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20242093
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–20242093
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20242093
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242093
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20242093
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242093
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242093
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.8% next fail2019–20242822
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20242822
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20242822
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20242822
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242822
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20242822
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20242822
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20242822
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242822
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.7% next fail2019–20242131
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20242131
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–20242131
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20242131
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20242131
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20242131
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20242131
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20242131
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20242131
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242131
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.3% next fail2019–20241823
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20241823
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13% next fail2019–20241823
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–20241823
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20241823
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20241823
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20241823
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20241823
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20241823
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241823
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241823
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–2024569
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–2024569
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–2024569
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–2024569
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–2024569
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024569
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024569
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024569
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–2024569
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.0% next fail2019–2024566
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–2024566
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–2024566
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–2024566
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–2024566
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–2024566
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024566
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–2024566
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory3% next fail2019–2024566
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024566
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail16.4% next fail2019–2024596
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–2024596
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail15.6% next fail2019–2024596
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–2024596
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–2024596
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–2024596
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–2024596
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–2024596
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–2024596

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi A8 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi A8 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 6.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 21.1 major and 10.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi A8 · Dangerous defects · 6.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 6.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects6.9per 10011.22019–202473031

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 73,031 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi A8 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi A8 go from 7.0% at age 3 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.5%) to 24.0% at age 19 (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.9%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.9%) (2024, n = 11,625).

line · Audi A8 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.5%) · 7.0 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 7.0. Age 19 (rough esti: 24.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.5%)7.0% failed first time12.42024287
Age 4 (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 4.9–9.9%)7.0% failed first time13.12024402
Age 57.5% failed first time15.12024743
Age 67.1% failed first time17.52024975
Age 78.4% failed first time20.22024679
Age 89.6% failed first time23.32024906
Age 910.5% failed first time26.52024973
Age 109.1% failed first time30.12024867
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1112.9% failed first time33.22024719
Age 1212.4% failed first time35.72024718
Age 1312.8% failed first time38.22024703
Age 14 (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 15.1–22.2%)18.4% failed first time40.42024457
Age 15 (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 15.0–22.8%)18.6% failed first time41.62024382
Age 1621.1% failed first time43.12024654
Age 1724.2% failed first time43.12024563
Age 18 (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 18.0–26.4%)21.9% failed first time43.92024365
Age 19 (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.9%)24.0% failed first time43.52024333

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi A8 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Audi A8s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 12.4% against 25.7% (2024, n = 4,508).

line · Audi A8 · Age 3 · 8.0 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 8.0. Age 20: 33.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.0% fail10.820244389
Age 47.4% fail12.420244930
Age 58.6% fail14.220245454
Age 67.9% fail16.120245457
Age 79.5% fail18.320245242
Age 810.6% fail20.620245457
Age 911.4% fail23.120245045
Age 1012.4% fail25.720244508
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1116.4% fail28.320244463
Age 1217.9% fail30.620244402
Age 1320.3% fail32.720244143
Age 1423.2% fail34.620243937
Age 1523.8% fail36.120243577
Age 1624.9% fail37.120243036
Age 1727.0% fail37.520242260
Age 1826.6% fail37.920241571
Age 1930.6% fail37.520241207
Age 2033.0% fail37.02024842

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi A8 years should I avoid?

The Audi A8 build year that fails most for its age is 2007: index 107.0 (95% CI 100.6–113.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,538).

Build year matters for the Audi A8: 2007 Audi A8s fail more than their age would predict, 2014 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Audi A8 · Build year 2002 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 118.5–166.4) · 142.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2002 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 118.5–166.4)142.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024358
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 645 tests, 95% interval 99.9–132.8)116.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024645
Build year 2004 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,590 tests, 95% interval 101.9–122.6)112.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241590
Build year 2005 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 2,815 tests, 95% interval 102.9–118.6)110.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242815
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 3,272 tests, 95% interval 95.7–110.0)102.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243272
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)107index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244538
Build year 2008102.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245138
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 2,795 tests, 95% interval 95.7–113.3)104.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242795
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 3,366 tests, 95% interval 87.0–103.3)95.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243366
Build year 2011 (better for its age)88index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245110
Build year 2012 (better for its age)90.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244852
Build year 201394index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244797
Build year 2014 (better for its age)86.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245595
Build year 2015106.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246190
Build year 201696.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245655
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 3,631 tests, 95% interval 88.8–111.6)100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243631
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 3,991 tests, 95% interval 85.8–107.6)96.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243991
Build year 2019 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,275 tests, 95% interval 71.4–98.6)85index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242275
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 805 tests, 95% interval 83.0–135.7)109.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024805

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Audi A8 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi A8 MOT: about £35 (up to about £67 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 11,625).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi A8 · Expected repair bill · 35.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill35.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11625
Estimated range lower35.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11625
Estimated range upper66.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue11625
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)11.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue11625
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)9.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue11625
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue11625
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue11625

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi A8 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Audi A8 and 5 as often or more. The Audi A8 has an MOT Risk Index of 45.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 11,625).

bar · Audi A8 · Audi A8 (this model) · 45.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi A8 (this model)45.5index100 = normal202411625
Jaguar F-Type43index45.5202414816
Mercedes-Benz SL47.6index45.5202421309
BMW M339.8index45.5202415820
Audi A761.5index45.5202417065
Porsche Panamera50.9index45.520247148
Porsche Cayman37.3index45.5202414370
Porsche Macan48.5index45.5202430095
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Porsche Boxster48.5index45.5202432363

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi A8 normally do?

At age 8, the median Audi A8 had covered 71,930 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 53,510 to 96,761 miles (2024, n = 906).

line · Audi A8 · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 29891 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 29891. Age 19 P75 (rough : 168449. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)29891miles2024287
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)20607miles2024287
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)41012miles2024287
Age 4 median (rough estimate)38683miles2024402
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)28408miles2024402
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)53091miles2024402
Age 5 median45961miles2024743
Age 5 P2533389miles2024743
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7563391miles2024743
Age 6 median53015miles2024975
Age 6 P2539762miles2024975
Age 6 P7572077miles2024975
Age 7 median63786miles2024679
Age 7 P2545517miles2024679
Age 7 P7586170miles2024679
Age 8 median71930miles2024906
Age 8 P2553510miles2024906
Age 8 P7596761miles2024906
Age 9 median83424miles2024973
Age 9 P2561551miles2024973
Age 9 P75107003miles2024973
Age 10 median95606miles2024867
Age 10 P2572661miles2024867
Age 10 P75122505miles2024867
Age 11 median100988miles2024719
Age 11 P2576743miles2024719
Age 11 P75128452miles2024719
Age 12 median112400miles2024718
Age 12 P2585526miles2024718
Age 12 P75141760miles2024718
Age 13 median119875miles2024703
Age 13 P2591366miles2024703
Age 13 P75147217miles2024703
Age 14 median (rough estimate)125209miles2024457
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)97187miles2024457
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)152028miles2024457
Age 15 median (rough estimate)137895miles2024382
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)110138miles2024382
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)171552miles2024382
Age 16 median141724miles2024654
Age 16 P25113955miles2024654
Age 16 P75172744miles2024654
Age 17 median145767miles2024563
Age 17 P25116658miles2024563
Age 17 P75175818miles2024563
Age 18 median (rough estimate)145854miles2024365
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)115525miles2024365
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)173695miles2024365
Age 19 median (rough estimate)139163miles2024333
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)111700miles2024333
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)168449miles2024333

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi A8 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 6.5% of Audi A8s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 7.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 736). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Audi A8 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 6.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles6.3% failed first time2024686
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles7.4% failed first time2024538
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 5.1–14.7%)8.8% failed first time2024137
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 9.2–29.2%)17% failed first time202453
Age 6–9, <40k miles6.5% failed first time2024525
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles7.7% failed first time20241350
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles11.6% failed first time2024964
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 7.8–13.2%)10.1% failed first time2024483
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 4.7–12%)7.6% failed first time2024211
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 0.7–8.3%)2.4% failed first time202484
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 5.2–10%)7.3% failed first time2024454
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles12.1% failed first time2024922
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles12.9% failed first time20241156
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles16.4% failed first time2024848
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 10.5–23.2%)15.9% failed first time2024126
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 16.2–24.6%)20.1% failed first time2024349
Age 15+, 100-140k miles23.8% failed first time2024919
Age 15+, 140k+ miles24.4% failed first time20241448

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi A8 last?

44.8% of Audi A8s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 17.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 32,592).

line · Audi A8 · 100,000 miles · 44.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 44.8. 200,000 miles: 4.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles44.8% of tested cars202432592
150,000 miles17.0% of tested cars202412360
200,000 miles4.2% of tested cars20243035

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi A8 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi A8 index is 46.3, against 50.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 11,625).

slope · Audi A8 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 46.3 vs 50 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 50 vs 46.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index46.3index502019–202411625

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi A8 fuel fails its MOT less?

Petrol Audi A8s fail first time more often than diesel ones, before allowing for age: 16.6% against 13.1%.

bar · Audi A8 · Diesel · 13.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel13.1% fail first timeother fuels20249131
Petrol16.6% fail first timeother fuels20242287

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi A8 engine is best?

No Audi A8 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 11,625).

bar · Audi A8 · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 99 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre99index vs model norm100 = model average202457375
Petrol over 2.0 litre102.5index vs model norm100 = model average202414711

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi A8 fail its MOT most?

Audi A8 fails first-time MOTs most in Salisbury (SP): 31.3% against 15.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 259).

First-time failure rates for the Audi A8 range from 8.5% to 24.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Audi A8 · Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.2%) · 31.3 vs 13.6 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 11%. 20%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.2%)31.3% fail first time13.62024259
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 20.6–35.7%)27.5% fail first time13.62024131
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 20.2–30.2%)24.9% fail first time13.62024285
Blackburn (BB)8.5% fail first time13.62024672
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 6.5–14.5%)9.8% fail first time13.62024215
Enfield (EN)9.9% fail first time13.62024746
Aberdeen (AB)24.8% fail first time13.62024687
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 17.2–32.3%)24.0% fail first time13.62024121
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 18.2–27.9%)22.7% fail first time13.62024282
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 18.7–27.2%)22.7% fail first time13.62024366
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 18.4–26.9%)22.4% fail first time13.62024371
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 18.8–26.3%)22.3% fail first time13.62024471
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 18.2–26.9%)22.2% fail first time13.62024351
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 18.1–26.6%)22.1% fail first time13.62024358
Norwich (NR)21.8% fail first time13.62024641
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 17.7–25.7%)21.4% fail first time13.62024402
Bournemouth (BH)21.1% fail first time13.62024521
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 15.8–27.3%)20.9% fail first time13.62024191
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 17.4–24.7%)20.8% fail first time13.62024485
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 16.1–25.9%)20.5% fail first time13.62024258
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 16.1–25.3%)20.3% fail first time13.62024290
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 16.3–24.6%)20.1% fail first time13.62024358
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 15.2–26.1%)20.1% fail first time13.62024204
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 15.5–24.7%)19.7% fail first time13.62024284
Oxford (OX)19.6% fail first time13.62024743
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 16.1–23.4%)19.5% fail first time13.62024451
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 15.6–23.6%)19.3% fail first time13.62024378
Bristol (BS)19.3% fail first time13.62024726
Ipswich (IP)19.1% fail first time13.62024827
Edinburgh (EH)19.0% fail first time13.62024864
Chester (CH)18.8% fail first time13.62024653
Canterbury (CT)18.7% fail first time13.62024514
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 14.7–23.2%)18.6% fail first time13.62024323
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 13.9–24.0%)18.4% fail first time13.62024228
Cambridge (CB)18.4% fail first time13.62024670
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 15.1–22.0%)18.3% fail first time13.62024482
Swindon (SN)18.1% fail first time13.62024569
Reading (RG)18.0% fail first time13.620241291
Southampton (SO)17.9% fail first time13.62024683
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 14.2–22.2%)17.9% fail first time13.62024353
Hemel Hempstead (HP)17.5% fail first time13.62024839
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 13.9–21.7%)17.5% fail first time13.62024366
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 13.4–22.0%)17.3% fail first time13.62024295
Tonbridge (TN)17.3% fail first time13.62024909
Gloucester (GL)17.2% fail first time13.62024623
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 13.9–20.7%)17.0% fail first time13.62024476
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 13.1–21.8%)17.0% fail first time13.62024288
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 13.6–20.9%)16.9% fail first time13.62024413
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 12.8–21.8%)16.9% fail first time13.62024267
London SW (SW)16.8% fail first time13.62024573
Peterborough (PE)16.7% fail first time13.620241818
York (YO)16.7% fail first time13.62024528
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 12.5–21.9%)16.7% fail first time13.62024240
Guildford (GU)16.6% fail first time13.62024885
Leeds (LS)16.4% fail first time13.62024756
Northampton (NN)16.2% fail first time13.620241389
Warrington (WA)16.2% fail first time13.62024656
Preston (PR)16.1% fail first time13.62024681
Medway (ME)15.9% fail first time13.62024750
Leicester (LE)15.6% fail first time13.620241324
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 11.9–20.0%)15.5% fail first time13.62024309
Watford (WD)15.3% fail first time13.62024600
Cardiff (CF)15.3% fail first time13.62024798
London W (W) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 12.2–18.9%)15.3% fail first time13.62024439
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 11.6–19.8%)15.3% fail first time13.62024295
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 12.1–18.9%)15.2% fail first time13.62024427
Cleveland (TS)15.2% fail first time13.62024691
Coventry (CV)15.1% fail first time13.620241412
Chelmsford (CM)15.1% fail first time13.62024877
Kingston upon Thames (KT)15.0% fail first time13.62024685
Milton Keynes (MK)14.9% fail first time13.620241157
Croydon (CR)14.8% fail first time13.62024562
Derby (DE)14.6% fail first time13.62024761
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 11.6–18.1%)14.6% fail first time13.62024460
Twickenham (TW)14.5% fail first time13.62024759
Glasgow (G)14.5% fail first time13.620241293
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)14.3% fail first time13.62024755
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 10.1–19.8%)14.3% fail first time13.62024203
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 10.8–18.3%)14.2% fail first time13.62024339
Redhill (RH)13.8% fail first time13.62024723
Doncaster (DN)13.8% fail first time13.620241090
Nottingham (NG)13.7% fail first time13.620241283
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.7%)13.7% fail first time13.62024344
Bolton (BL)13.6% fail first time13.62024616
Liverpool (L)13.4% fail first time13.62024684
Southend-on-Sea (SS)13.4% fail first time13.62024770
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 10.1–17.4%)13.3% fail first time13.62024331
Manchester (M)13.3% fail first time13.620241099
Newcastle (NE)13.3% fail first time13.620241252
Sheffield (S)13.1% fail first time13.620241292
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 9.0–17.8%)12.7% fail first time13.62024220
Stockport (SK)12.5% fail first time13.62024674
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 9.1–16.8%)12.5% fail first time13.62024289
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 9.8–15.6%)12.4% fail first time13.62024499
Dartford (DA)12.3% fail first time13.62024504
Slough (SL)12.2% fail first time13.62024909
London SE (SE)12.1% fail first time13.62024619
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 9.2–15.3%)11.9% fail first time13.62024428
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 8.3–16.7%)11.8% fail first time13.62024228
London N (N)11.8% fail first time13.620241365
Birmingham (B)11.7% fail first time13.620243029
Wakefield (WF)11.6% fail first time13.62024597
Uxbridge (UB)11.5% fail first time13.62024806
Harrow (HA)11.4% fail first time13.620241130
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 7.3–16.6%)11.2% fail first time13.62024179
Ilford (IG)11.1% fail first time13.62024613
London NW (NW)10.8% fail first time13.620241284
Luton (LU)10.7% fail first time13.62024975
London E (E)10.7% fail first time13.620241182
Romford (RM)10.6% fail first time13.620241091
Bradford (BD)10.3% fail first time13.62024769
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 7.3–13.8%)10.1% fail first time13.62024337

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Audi A8 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Audi A8 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.2 times the national rate: 0.12% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 11,453).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Audi A8 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers11453

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi A8 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 46.1% of Audi A8s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Audi A8 · Likely compliant · 46.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant46.1% estimate202411625

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Audi A8?

Of failed Audi A8 MOTs, 28.6% were retested the same day and a further 66.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 7,612).

bar · Audi A8 · Same-day retest · 28.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest28.6%failed initial tests2019–20247612
Retest within 10 days66.6%failed initial tests2019–20247612
Clean MOT streak53.1%observed chains2019–202413171
Repeat advisory16.7%observed chains2019–202413171
Decreasing odometer2.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202414493

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Audi A8?

Audi A8s aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 5.3% of tests, against 8.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,025).

bullet · Audi A8 · Low-use first-time failure · 5.3 vs 8.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 5.3 vs 8.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure5.3%8.22019–20241025
Low-use gap-2.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241025

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi A8 likely to last?

Audi A8s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 6.8 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi A8 · Age 5 · 10.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 510.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 87.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 106.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 125years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi A8s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Audi A8s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 23 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 1,207).

line · Audi A8 · Age 3 · 83.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 83.1. Age 19: 22.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 383.1% of age 4–6 baseline20244389
Age 493.4% of age 4–6 baseline20244930
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245454
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245457
Age 799.3% of age 4–6 baseline20245242
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245457
Age 995.5% of age 4–6 baseline20245045
Age 1085.4% of age 4–6 baseline20244508
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1184.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244463
Age 1283.4% of age 4–6 baseline20244402
Age 1378.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244143
Age 1474.6% of age 4–6 baseline20243937
Age 1567.7% of age 4–6 baseline20243577
Age 1657.5% of age 4–6 baseline20243036
Age 1742.8% of age 4–6 baseline20242260
Age 1829.8% of age 4–6 baseline20241571
Age 1922.9% of age 4–6 baseline20241207

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi A8 fails, does it fail again?

Audi A8s that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 22.5% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 12.5% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: 31.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Audi A8 · Repeat after fail · 22.5 vs 12.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 22.5 vs 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail22.5%12.52019–20242491

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi A8 faults come together?

On Audi A8s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 10.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 80).

Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 8.1–12.8)10.3liftexpected joint rate202480
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 7.3–10.2)8.6liftexpected joint rate2024141
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 7.1–10.2)8.5liftexpected joint rate2024120
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 6.9–10.3)8.5liftexpected joint rate202499
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 6.6–8.6)7.5liftexpected joint rate2024228
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 5.8–9.6)7.5liftexpected joint rate202467
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 5.9–8.8)7.3liftexpected joint rate2024104
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 296 tests, 95% interval 6.3–8.0)7.1liftexpected joint rate2024296
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 6.2–7.6)6.8liftexpected joint rate2024381
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 5.9–7.5)6.7liftexpected joint rate2024284
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.1–10.3)6.7liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 5.5–8.1)6.7liftexpected joint rate2024107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 5.6–7.7)6.6liftexpected joint rate2024166
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 4.3–9.5)6.5liftexpected joint rate202428
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 4.4–9.1)6.4liftexpected joint rate202432
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 4.3–9.3)6.4liftexpected joint rate202428
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 4.9–8.1)6.4liftexpected joint rate202465
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 5.6–6.7)6.2liftexpected joint rate2024473
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.9)5.9liftexpected joint rate202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.1)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024414
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.5)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024110
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 4.8–6.0)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension5.2liftexpected joint rate2024715
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 3.6–7.3)5.2liftexpected joint rate202432
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.7)5.0liftexpected joint rate202445
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate2024650
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.8)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024109
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.2)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024124
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024256
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024283
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate202437
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202451
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.3)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.8liftexpected joint rate2024824
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202498
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.0)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024405
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 3.3–3.9)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024438
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 3.2–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024436
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.4liftexpected joint rate2024657
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.7)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024293
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202446
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.0)3.1liftexpected joint rate202473
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024228
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024482
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Audi A8 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 24 safety recall campaigns matched to the Audi A8; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched24campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register11625

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi A8 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi A8s tested at age 5, about 8 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 9 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.5%)7.0% fail first time2024287
Age 4 (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 4.9–9.9%)7.0% fail first time2024402
Age 5 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 5.8–9.7%)7.5% fail first time2024743
Age 6 (rough estimate: 975 tests, 95% interval 5.6–8.9%)7.1% fail first time2024975
Age 7 (rough estimate: 679 tests, 95% interval 6.5–10.7%)8.4% fail first time2024679
Age 8 (rough estimate: 906 tests, 95% interval 7.8–11.7%)9.6% fail first time2024906
Age 9 (rough estimate: 973 tests, 95% interval 8.7–12.6%)10.5% fail first time2024973
Age 10 (rough estimate: 867 tests, 95% interval 7.4–11.2%)9.1% fail first time2024867
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 719 tests, 95% interval 10.7–15.6%)12.9% fail first time2024719
Age 12 (rough estimate: 718 tests, 95% interval 10.2–15.0%)12.4% fail first time2024718
Age 13 (rough estimate: 703 tests, 95% interval 10.5–15.5%)12.8% fail first time2024703
Age 14 (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 15.1–22.2%)18.4% fail first time2024457
Age 15 (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 15.0–22.8%)18.6% fail first time2024382
Age 16 (rough estimate: 654 tests, 95% interval 18.1–24.4%)21.1% fail first time2024654
Age 17 (rough estimate: 563 tests, 95% interval 20.8–27.9%)24.2% fail first time2024563
Age 18 (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 18.0–26.4%)21.9% fail first time2024365
Age 19 (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 19.8–28.9%)24.0% fail first time2024333

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Audi A8? (US market)

NHTSA lists 2021 US technical service bulletins for the Audi A8 (US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi A8 · US service bulletins · 2021 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins2021bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 20122bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 201344bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2014224bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2015160bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2016115bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2017132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 201888bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2019232bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2020190bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2021159bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 202296bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2023171bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 2024281bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 202581bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625
Year 202646bulletinsNHTSANHTSA11625

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Audi A8 to NHTSA concerns engine (not MOT-tested): 27 complaints (US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only).

bar · Audi A8 · Engine (not MOT-tested) · 27 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Engine (not MOT-tested)27complaintsNHTSA + 202427
Lamps & electrical11complaintsNHTSA + 202411
Tyres6complaintsNHTSA + 20246
Brakes6complaintsNHTSA + 20246
Transmission (not MOT-tested)5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Suspension2complaintsNHTSA + 20242

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi A8 and its variants, model years 2015–2019 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Audi A8 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 38.1% of Audi A8s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,613 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: Finland and the Netherlands point the same way as Britain, Norway do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Audi A8 · Norway · 41.8 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 41.8 vs 33.7. Finland: 17.6 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 38.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway41.8% failed33.72024 by country586
Finland17.6% failed26.32024 by country729
Netherlands38.1% failed50.82024 by country1613

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of an Audi A8 MOT matter?

Audi A8s fail first time most in April (16.2%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in September (14.1%) (2024, n = 11,625).

line · Audi A8 · January · 16.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 16.1. December: 14.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi A8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January16.1% fail first time31.120246823
February15.7% fail first time30.020246106
March14.4% fail first time28.320247237
April16.2% fail first time29.820244413
May16.1% fail first time28.820244760
June15.3% fail first time28.120245521
July15.9% fail first time29.320245595
August15.7% fail first time29.220245556
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September14.1% fail first time28.220246631
October15.2% fail first time30.320247243
November15.5% fail first time30.620247259
December14.5% fail first time29.320245887

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 11,625 initial Audi A8 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 11,625 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi A8 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-a8/

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Audi A8 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi A8 first-time MOT pass rate?

86.4% of first attempts passed in 2024 (11,625 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 11,625 primary tests: 13.61% failed first time and 89.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 45.5 is shown separately.