Audi common problems and MOT failures

From 3,122,322 MOT tests in 2024, 16.1% of Audi vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Audi MOT failure reasons

#	Problem	Occurrences	% of failures
1	tyre tread depth outside legal limits	66,919	16.2%
2	suspension pin, bush or joint worn	62,473	15.1%
3	tyre seriously damaged	58,045	14.0%
4	spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened	48,805	11.8%
5	tyre cords visible or damaged	33,682	8.1%
6	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements	31,560	7.6%
7	transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc	31,008	7.5%
8	brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm	30,743	7.4%
9	suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc	28,431	6.9%
10	engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction	22,438	5.4%

What this means if you're buying a Audi

The single most common MOT failure for Audi is tyre tread depth outside legal limits, accounting for 16% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.

These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Audi vehicles. If you're viewing a used Audi, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Audi models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.

Model	Tests	Pass rate
A2	9,700	67.9%
80	2,065	72.4%
Cabriolet	2,430	73.1%
100	444	74.8%
Coupe	1,398	78.5%
A4	409,974	79.1%
Allroad	2,819	79.2%
A3	632,300	80.5%
All Road Avant	713	80.8%
Convertible	236	81.4%
A1	389,982	82.4%
A3 Se Technik 35 Tdi	287	82.6%
TT	228,910	82.9%
Unclassified	1,105	82.9%
90	250	83.6%

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