Audi All Road Avant
From 713 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 22 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.5% of All Road Avant failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 46.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2008 | 83.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched |
| 2007 | 78.5% | headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all All Road Avants tested had between 139,319 and 174,202 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 157,337 median miles, the All Road Avant has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi All Road Avant MOT pass rate?
The Audi All Road Avant has a 80.8% MOT pass rate based on 713 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi All Road Avant?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi All Road Avant is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi All Road Avant at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi All Road Avant is 157,337 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 139,319 and 174,202 miles.
Buying a used All Road Avant?
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.
With a 80.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £102 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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