Audi Allroad
From 2,819 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
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 181 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 | 181 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 70 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 54 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 53 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 45 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 44 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 43 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 42 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 41 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 35 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.3% of Allroad failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
Audi Allroad on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 166 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 166. At this rate, roughly 8.2 years until none remain. Now at 53.9% of its peak (2,573 in 2009 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 871 | 515 | +0 | -46 | -46 |
| 2025 Q2 | 925 | 507 | +0 | -37 | -37 |
| 2025 Q1 | 983 | 486 | +0 | -34 | -34 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,009 | 494 | +0 | -49 | -49 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,083 | 469 | +0 | -50 | -50 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,147 | 455 | +0 | -41 | -41 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,206 | 437 | +0 | -38 | -38 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,266 | 415 | +0 | -43 | -43 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allroad Tdi Quattro Tdv A | Diesel | 459 | 53% |
| Allroad Tdi Quattro A | Diesel | 361 | 41% |
| Allroad Tdi Quattro Tdv | Diesel | 51 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 80.3% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 81.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2009 | 77.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 78.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched |
4 earlier years
| 2007 | 78.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2006 | 81.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2005 | 63.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 75.9% | brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Allroads tested had between 124,394 and 174,841 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 152,818 median miles, the Allroad has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Allroad MOT pass rate?
The Audi Allroad has a 79.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,819 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Allroad?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Allroad is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 181 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Audi Allroads are on UK roads?
There are 871 Audi Allroads currently licensed on UK roads, with 515 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Allroad at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Allroad is 152,818 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 124,394 and 174,841 miles.
Buying a used Allroad?
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 79.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.