2008 Audi Allroad — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Audi Allroad passed 81.2% of its 2,178 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.2% of the time, so this is 7.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.6%) and suspension (7.5%) 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 99 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.6% in the 60-90k band and 19.3% in the 150k+ band, a 6.7-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 31.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 208 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.5% | 163 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 128 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.1% | 110 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 75 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 68 |
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 | 99 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 78 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 75 |
| 4 | Linkage pins and bushes | 69 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 60 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 50 |
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 | 31.4% | 685 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.5% | 620 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.0% | 545 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.9% | 281 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.8% | 148 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 143 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 95 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 361 | 18.3% |
| 120-150k | 605 | 19.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,093 | 19.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 498 | 15.3% |
| 2022 | 511 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 450 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 392 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 327 | 20.2% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Allroad
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.5% 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.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 2008 Audi Allroads pass their MOT?
81.2% of the 2,178 2008 Audi Allroad MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Audi Allroad?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by suspension (7.5%).
Does the 2008 Allroad get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 60-90k band to 19.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,178 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.