Audi MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 21 Audi models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Audi Recorded MOT Overview
Across 21 included model groups, Audi has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 20.1% from 7,331,992 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Audi model groups belongs to 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 model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
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 group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Audi MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Audi MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 21 included Audi model groups is 20.1%, based on 7,331,992 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Audi model group has the lowest rate?
The Audi Q8 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 7.6% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Audi Q8 MOT data.
Which Audi model fails MOT most?
The Audi A4 has the highest failure rate at 25.6% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Audi A4 MOT data.
How can I assess a Audi before its MOT?
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