2011 Audi Allroad — MOT failures & pass rate
824 MOT tests on the 2011 Audi Allroad are in this dataset, and 82.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Allroad comes out 6.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.9%) and suspension (5.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, headlamp aim and individual direction indicators — track rod end alone was recorded 20 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 18.3% versus 12.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 65 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.2% | 43 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.1% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.1% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 18 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 17 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 15 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.9% | 197 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.3% | 192 |
| 3 | Suspension | 22.0% | 181 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 119 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.2% | 59 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.8% | 56 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 49 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 83 | 12.0% |
| 90-120k | 209 | 14.3% |
| 120-150k | 234 | 21.4% |
| 150k+ | 246 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 161 | 13.7% |
| 2022 | 173 | 17.3% |
| 2023 | 173 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | 158 | 17.1% |
| 2025 | 159 | 20.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Allroad
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.2% 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 (5.1% 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.
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 2011 Audi Allroads pass their MOT?
82.9% of the 824 2011 Audi Allroad MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Audi Allroad?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by suspension (5.2%).
Does the 2011 Allroad get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 30-60k band to 18.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 824 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.