2008 Audi All Road Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 541 MOT tests, the 2008 Audi All Road Avant recorded an 81.9% pass rate. That is 8.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests against 6.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 All Road Avant fails 16.3% of the time in the 90-120k band and 18.9% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.6 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 29.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 53 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.5% | 35 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 34 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.6% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 12 |
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 | 39 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 13 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 12 |
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 | 29.0% | 157 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.5% | 149 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.1% | 136 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 61 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.0% | 43 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.9% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 86 | 16.3% |
| 120-150k | 145 | 18.6% |
| 150k+ | 286 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 126 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 119 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 122 | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 90 | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 84 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2008 All Road Avant
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.5% 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.
- Brakes (6.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Audi All Road Avants pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 541 2008 Audi All Road Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Audi All Road Avant?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by suspension (6.5%).
Does the 2008 All Road Avant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.3% in the 90-120k band to 18.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 541 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.