2019 Audi A8 · 2,540 MOT tests
2019 Audi A8 reliability
2019 Audi A8s fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 A8 years (2,540 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 5.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,660
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,540
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.9%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Brakes0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.79%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.31%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
LED or HID headlamp cleaner inoperative 0.28%
Without a working cleaner, dirt can build up on LED or HID lenses and reduce light output, so repair is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.46%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.22%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Audi A8 reliable?
2019 Audi A8s fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 A8 years (2,540 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.67% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Audi A8 shows 41,660 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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