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Audi 100 MOT Results

63.2% pass rate
from 125 tests in 2021
(40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi 100 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.80% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.6% fail on Load sensing valves (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.80% fail on Pedal
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.80% fail on Lever
    • 0.80% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.80% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.80% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.80% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Suspension (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.80% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.80% fail on Pipes
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Tank (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Hose
      • 0.80% fail on Pipe
    • 3.2% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 0.80% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition
      • 0.80% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Boot lid (46 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Boot lid condition (54 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 8.8% fail on Washers
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
  • 10% fail on Steering (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.80% fail on Drag link end
    • 4.0% fail on Power steering (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pump (47 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Operation
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
      • 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.80% fail on Attachment