2013 Audi A8 · 2,714 MOT tests
2013 Audi A8 reliability
2013 Audi A8s fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 A8 years (2,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 10.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 96,127
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,714
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 86% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.81%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.44%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.54%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.81%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi A8 reliable?
2013 Audi A8s fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 A8 years (2,714 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A8 shows 96,127 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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