Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A
From 453 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat As tested had between 25,653 and 46,242 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,625 median miles, the A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A has a 94.7% MOT pass rate based on 453 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A is 34,625 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,653 and 46,242 miles.
Buying a used A8 S Line Blk Ed 50 Tdi Quat A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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