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Audi 80 MOT Results

67.0% pass rate
from 194 tests in 2021
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 80 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.52% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.52% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.52% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Hose
      • 0.52% fail on Pipe
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Macpherson strut (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (31 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
    • 0.52% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition