Audi Convertible
From 236 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, caused 10 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 rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 10 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 5 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of Convertible failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.3% 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 £87.
Typical mileage
Half of all Convertibles tested had between 73,271 and 116,003 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,191 median miles, the Convertible has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Convertible MOT pass rate?
The Audi Convertible has a 81.4% MOT pass rate based on 236 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Convertible?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Convertible is a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Convertible at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Convertible is 89,191 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 73,271 and 116,003 miles.
Buying a used Convertible?
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 81.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £87 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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