2020 Audi A8 · 1,007 MOT tests
2020 Audi A8 reliability
2020 Audi A8s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 A8 years (1,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 7.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,775
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,007
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
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 0.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.3%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.3%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.09%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.09%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.09%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi A8 reliable?
2020 Audi A8s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 A8 years (1,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.79% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.7% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi A8 shows 35,775 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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