Audi Common MOT Problems (2026)
Audi models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 3,565,290 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Audi MOT pass rate: 90%
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90%
Avg pass rate
10%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Audi Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audi A2 | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Audi Cabriolet | 23% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Audi 80 | 23% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Audi Coupe | 20% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Audi A4 | 17% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Audi Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Audi Models by Fail Rate
Every Audi model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 1997 | 68% | 31% | |
| 80 | 1993 | 68% | 31% | |
| TT | 1999 | 71% | 29% | |
| A3 | 1998 | 70% | 29% | |
| A2 | 2001 | 70% | 28% | |
| A3 | 2000 | 71% | 28% | |
| A3 | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| A3 | 2004 | 72% | 27% | |
| A2 | 2002 | 72% | 27% | |
| A2 | 2004 | 72% | 27% | |
| A3 | 2002 | 72% | 27% | |
| A2 | 2003 | 71% | 27% | |
| A2 | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| A6 | 2002 | 73% | 27% | |
| A3 | 2006 | 73% | 26% | |
| TT | 2002 | 73% | 26% | |
| A4 | 2003 | 74% | 26% | |
| A4 | 2002 | 72% | 26% | |
| TT | 2000 | 72% | 26% | |
| A3 | 2003 | 74% | 26% | |
| A3 | 1999 | 72% | 26% | |
| A4 | 1997 | 74% | 26% | |
| Cabriolet | 1998 | 73% | 26% | |
| A4 | 2004 | 74% | 25% | |
| TT | 2004 | 74% | 25% | |
| TT | 2003 | 74% | 25% | |
| TT | 2001 | 74% | 25% | |
| A4 | 2001 | 74% | 25% | |
| A3 | 2001 | 74% | 25% | |
| A6 | 2003 | 74% | 25% | |
| A6 | 1999 | 73% | 25% | |
| Cabriolet | 1995 | 75% | 25% | |
| A3 | 2008 | 76% | 24% | |
| A3 | 2007 | 75% | 24% | |
| TT | 2005 | 75% | 24% | |
| A6 | 2004 | 75% | 24% | |
| A4 | 1998 | 75% | 24% | |
| A6 | 2000 | 75% | 24% | |
| Cabriolet | 1996 | 76% | 24% | |
| A3 | 2009 | 77% | 23% | |
| A4 | 2006 | 76% | 23% | |
| A4 | 2005 | 75% | 23% | |
| TT | 2006 | 76% | 23% | |
| A4 | 1999 | 76% | 23% | |
| A4 | 2000 | 76% | 23% | |
| A3 | 2010 | 77% | 22% | |
| A4 | 2007 | 77% | 22% | |
| A1 | 2010 | 78% | 22% | |
| 80 | 1994 | 76% | 22% | |
| Cabriolet | 1999 | 77% | 22% |
Showing top 50 of 491 model/year combinations. View all Audi models
Audi MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Audi cars?
The most common MOT problems on Audi cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Audi diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Audi models with at least 1,000 tests, the Audi A2 has the highest average fail rate at 27%.
Which Audi model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Audi RS Q8 Vsprung TFSI MHEV Quat A has the best MOT record of the Audi models with at least 1,000 tests: 96% of its 1,515 MOT tests ended in a pass and 3% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Audi?
The average MOT pass rate for Audi is 90%, based on 3,565,290 MOT tests across 356 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 10% of MOT tests on Audi cars ended in a fail.
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