Audi MOT Check
Our Audi MOT data covers 1,640,080 tests across 14 models. Overall, 78% of Audis passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars.
The Audi e-tron had the highest first-time pass rate at 91%, while the Audi A2 had the lowest at 55%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the A2 cars tested averaged 127,626 miles, against 28,952 for the e-tron.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 1,640,080
- First-time pass rate
- 78%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +6.3 points
- Models covered
- 14
Audi models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Audi model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Audi e-tron91% passed · 6,596 tests
- Audi Q291% passed · 59,697 tests
- Audi A886% passed · 12,083 tests
- Audi A784% passed · 16,847 tests
- Audi Q384% passed · 119,886 tests
- Audi Q584% passed · 100,754 tests
- Audi Q782% passed · 47,538 tests
- Audi A679% passed · 129,378 tests
- Audi A579% passed · 124,138 tests
- Audi A178% passed · 209,406 tests
- Audi TT76% passed · 115,747 tests
- Audi A375% passed · 422,876 tests
- Audi A473% passed · 267,797 tests
- Audi A255% passed · 7,337 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-tron | 6,596 | 91% | Tyres | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| Q2 | 59,697 | 91% | Tyres | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| A8 | 12,083 | 86% | Tyres | 39% | ULEZ by year |
| A7 | 16,847 | 84% | Tyres | 49% | ULEZ by year |
| Q3 | 119,886 | 84% | Tyres | 69% | ULEZ by year |
| Q5 | 100,754 | 84% | Tyres | 60% | ULEZ by year |
| Q7 | 47,538 | 82% | Tyres | 50% | ULEZ by year |
| A6 | 129,378 | 79% | Tyres | 38% | ULEZ by year |
| A5 | 124,138 | 79% | Tyres | 58% | ULEZ by year |
| A1 | 209,406 | 78% | Suspension | 80% | ULEZ by year |
| TT | 115,747 | 76% | Lights and electrics | 65% | ULEZ by year |
| A3 | 422,876 | 75% | Suspension | 56% | ULEZ by year |
| A4 | 267,797 | 73% | Lights and electrics | 42% | ULEZ by year |
| A2 | 7,337 | 55% | Lights and electrics | 0% | ULEZ by year |
Why Audis fail their MOT
Share of Audi tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Audi | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Suspension | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 4.4% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% | 3.1% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 1,640,080 first MOT tests of Audi models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 1,640,080 first MOT tests of Audi cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Audi?
78% of Audis in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Audi model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Audi e-tron, with 91% passing first time. The lowest was the Audi A2, at 55%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Audis fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was tyres, recorded on 7.0% of Audi tests.
How do I check a Audi's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Audi models in our data had covered 78,952 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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