Audi Allroad MOT pass rate & common failures
The Audi Allroad appears in 11,380 MOT tests spanning model years 2000–2023, and 79.8% of them passed. That is 5.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.9%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.2%) and suspension (7.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, pins and bushes and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 564 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.0% in the 0-30k band and 21.3% in the 150k+ band, a 14.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 30.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Allroad model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52 | 73.1% | 26.9% | Suspension |
| 2001 | 124 | 73.4% | 26.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 132 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 231 | 76.2% | 23.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 622 | 77.2% | 22.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 547 | 72.4% | 27.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 1,453 | 79.8% | 20.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 2,218 | 79.7% | 20.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 2,178 | 81.2% | 18.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 1,520 | 79.7% | 20.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 1,199 | 81.8% | 18.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 824 | 82.9% | 17.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 81 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 45 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 37 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2016 | 45 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2017 | 30 | 86.7% | 13.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 1,157 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.7% | 872 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.8% | 663 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.3% | 597 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 397 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.0% | 344 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 308 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.0% | 229 |
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 | 564 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 480 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 343 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 335 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 292 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 288 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 278 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 251 |
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 | 30.9% | 3,511 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.9% | 3,065 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.8% | 2,941 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 1,612 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.8% | 887 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.7% | 877 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 43 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 263 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 748 | 15.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,873 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 3,197 | 20.6% |
| 150k+ | 5,248 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,003 | 20.3% |
| Petrol | 376 | 17.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,839 | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 2,579 | 20.5% |
| 2023 | 2,302 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 1,962 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | 1,698 | 21.5% |
What to check before buying a Audi Allroad
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.7% 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 (5.8% 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 Allroad?
79.8% of the 11,380 Audi Allroad MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 20.2% fail rate, across model years 2000–2023.
What does the Audi Allroad most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests, then suspension (7.7%).
How much does mileage affect Allroad MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 21.3% for 150k+, a 14.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,380 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.