Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A
From 247 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 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 seriously damaged | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 92% of Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-As tested had between 19,238 and 32,672 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,123 median miles, the Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A has a 88.3% MOT pass rate based on 247 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A is 28,123 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,238 and 32,672 miles.
Buying a used Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-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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