2014 Audi A8 · 3,215 MOT tests
2014 Audi A8 reliability
2014 Audi A8s fail 7.4% of first MOT tests, 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 A8 years (3,215 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 7.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 75% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 88,435
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,215
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension0.9%
- Lights and electrics0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.4%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.34%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.59%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Audi A8 reliable?
2014 Audi A8s fail 7.4% of first MOT tests, 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 A8 years (3,215 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.09% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi A8 shows 88,435 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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