Audi reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 9 of 52 makes
1,643,326 Audi cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 21.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Audi is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 9.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
Audi models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A8 | 247 | 13.1% | 9.2% | 10,924 |
| Audi R8 | 229 | 9.8% | – | 3,843 |
| Audi S4 | 193 | 15.2% | 6.2% | 2,274 |
| Audi Q8 | 180 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 3,956 |
| Audi A7 | 178 | 15.8% | 12.0% | 16,860 |
| Audi S3 | 169 | 16.2% | 8.4% | 4,812 |
| Audi Q7 | 158 | 18.3% | 10.3% | 47,838 |
| Audi Q2 | 156 | 9.9% | 7.7% | 68,226 |
| Audi A6 | 155 | 20.9% | 9.5% | 122,625 |
| Audi Q5 | 153 | 16.6% | 8.8% | 106,524 |
| Audi TT | 141 | 22.5% | 9.7% | 101,374 |
| Audi E-Tron | 139 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 10,745 |
| Audi Q3 | 137 | 16.9% | 8.1% | 126,119 |
| Audi A5 | 135 | 22.0% | 12.7% | 124,169 |
| Audi A4 | 125 | 27.1% | 11.8% | 244,913 |
| Audi A3 | 124 | 24.9% | 10.7% | 410,672 |
| Audi A1 | 104 | 23.2% | 10.3% | 217,565 |
| Audi A2 | 104 | 43.4% | – | 2,912 |
| Audi Q4 | 92 | 13.9% | 13.9% | 2,116 |
Audi MOT failure rate by age
What Audi cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.0% | About average |
| Suspension | 6.7% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.0% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Brakes | 4.2% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Visibility | 2.6% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.4% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.4% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 23% less often |
Most common Audi MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5% of tests
Compare Audi cars with their rivals
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- Audi A3 vs Honda Civic
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- Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4
- Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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- Vauxhall Corsa vs Audi A1
- MINI Hatch vs Audi A1
- Volkswagen Polo vs Audi A1
- Toyota Yaris vs Audi A1
- Honda Jazz vs Audi A1
- Renault Clio vs Audi A1
Frequently asked questions
›Are Audi cars reliable?
By MOT results, Audi ranks 9 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 131 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 21.9% of Audi cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Audi?
The Audi A8, with a score of 247. The lowest-scoring is the Q4 (92).
›What do Audi cars fail their MOT on?
Tyres: 7.0% of Audi MOTs failed on it, 1.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.