Audi All Road Avant MOT pass rate & common failures
2,739 MOT tests on the Audi All Road Avant (2000–2017) give it an 80.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.0% fail rate), the All Road Avant comes out 6.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.7%) and suspension (6.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 132 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 21.2% versus 5.7%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 30.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every All Road Avant model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 56 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 42 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 155 | 77.4% | 22.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 136 | 77.2% | 22.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 86 | 67.4% | 32.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 370 | 81.6% | 18.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 457 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 541 | 81.9% | 18.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 274 | 82.8% | 17.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 299 | 81.9% | 18.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 233 | 82.0% | 18.0% | Tyres |
| 2012 | 45 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 266 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.9% | 189 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 154 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.6% | 154 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 88 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 81 |
| 7 | Visibility | 2.9% | 80 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.6% | 44 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 132 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 117 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 96 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 76 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 67 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 62 |
| 7 | Joints | 59 |
| 8 | Washers | 55 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 30.5% | 836 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.9% | 710 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.9% | 681 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 344 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 199 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.9% | 190 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 53 | 5.7% |
| 60-90k | 183 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 529 | 15.7% |
| 120-150k | 677 | 21.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,286 | 21.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,554 | 19.3% |
| Petrol | 183 | 21.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 680 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | 643 | 22.6% |
| 2023 | 547 | 17.9% |
| 2024 | 462 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 407 | 19.9% |
What to check before buying a Audi All Road Avant
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi All Road Avant?
80.5% of the 2,739 Audi All Road Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 19.5% fail rate, across model years 2000–2017.
What does the Audi All Road Avant most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, then suspension (6.9%).
How much does mileage affect All Road Avant MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.7% for cars in the 30-60k band and 21.2% for 150k+, a 15.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,739 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.