MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI A8s year 2006

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Pass percent:80.90%

(The average a petrol AUDI A8 year 2006 passes without issue)

Based on:3,450 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	131
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	50
Registration plate issues	39
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	14
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	14
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction \|3.1.7\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))	3
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	131
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	50
Registration plate issues	39
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	14
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	14
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction \|3.1.7\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))	3
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative \|1.7.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI A8s year 2006

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