2010 Audi All Road Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 299 MOT tests, the 2010 Audi All Road Avant recorded an 81.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2010 All Road Avant comes out 6.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.0%) and suspension (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.7% in the 90-120k band and 22.0% in the 150k+ band, a 5.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 24 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 17 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.3% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.0% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 9 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 6 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 26.4% | 79 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.1% | 78 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.4% | 58 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 33 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 15 |
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 | 84 | 16.7% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 19.7% |
| 150k+ | 109 | 22.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 19.4% |
| 2022 | 63 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 61 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 56 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 57 | 19.3% |
What to check before buying a 2010 All Road Avant
On a 2010 All Road Avant, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.7% 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 (4.3% 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
How many 2010 Audi All Road Avants pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 299 2010 Audi All Road Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Audi All Road Avant?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by suspension (5.7%).
Does the 2010 All Road Avant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 90-120k band to 22.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 299 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.