2010 Audi Allroad — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,199 MOT tests, the 2010 Audi Allroad recorded an 81.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2010 Allroad comes out 6.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.9%) and tyres (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, malfunction indicator lamp and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 45 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.1% in the 60-90k band and 20.3% in the 150k+ band, a 7.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 83 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.1% | 73 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 61 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 39 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 38 |
| 6 | Brakes | 2.9% | 35 |
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 | 45 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 27 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 22 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Washers | 20 |
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 | 26.1% | 313 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.4% | 304 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.6% | 235 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 143 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.8% | 70 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.8% | 57 |
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 | 130 | 13.1% |
| 90-120k | 262 | 17.2% |
| 120-150k | 373 | 19.3% |
| 150k+ | 403 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,159 | 18.6% |
| Petrol | 39 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 245 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 230 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 265 | 21.5% |
| 2024 | 233 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 226 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Allroad
On a 2010 Allroad, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.1% 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.
- Suspension (5.1% 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.
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 Allroads pass their MOT?
81.8% of the 1,199 2010 Audi Allroad MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Audi Allroad?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (6.1%).
Does the 2010 Allroad get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.1% in the 60-90k band to 20.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,199 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.