Audi MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 21 Audi models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Audi MOT Reliability Overview
Across 21 models with sufficient test data, Audi vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 15.2%. This puts Audi below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Audi model for MOT is the Audi Q8 with a 7.6% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Audi A4 at 25.6%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Audi Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 25.6% | 1,164,705 |
| Audi A3 | 23.4% | 1,827,593 |
| Audi TT | 22.2% | 534,346 |
| Audi A6 | 19.4% | 576,853 |
| Audi A1 | 19.4% | 919,962 |
| Audi A5 | 18.8% | 562,772 |
| Audi Q7 | 16.5% | 227,507 |
| Audi S5 | 16.5% | 8,546 |
| Audi S3 | 16.3% | 23,661 |
| Audi S4 | 15.7% | 10,131 |
| Audi Rs4 | 15.2% | 6,654 |
| Audi Q5 | 14.5% | 474,114 |
| Audi Q3 | 14.3% | 530,623 |
| Audi Rs6 | 13.7% | 3,402 |
| Audi A7 | 13.7% | 78,123 |
| Audi A8 | 13.3% | 52,746 |
| Audi Rs3 | 8.8% | 680 |
| Audi E-Tron | 8.7% | 33,804 |
| Audi Q2 | 8.5% | 257,401 |
| Audi R8 | 8.1% | 22,219 |
| Audi Q8 | 7.6% | 16,150 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Audi MOT FAQs
Are Audi cars reliable for MOT?
Audi has 21 models in our database. Overall, Audi vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Audi model is best for MOT?
The Audi Q8 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 7.6%, making it the most reliable Audi model in our dataset. See full Audi Q8 MOT data.
Which Audi model fails MOT most?
The Audi A4 has the highest failure rate at 25.6%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Audi A4 MOT data.
How can I predict if my Audi will pass its MOT?
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