In 2025, 1,674,672 Audi cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 78% passed first time, against 73% for all cars of the same ages, which makes Audi as a brand better than average. Among the 28 brands with at least 100,000 tests, Audi ranks 6.
Of the 10 Audi models with a page, the strongest for its age is the Q7 (+10 points against the average car) and the weakest is the A1 (+1).
Audi pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 91% of Audi cars passed first time (all cars that age: 88%); at 18 years, 64% (all cars: 57%).
Audi All cars of that age
Where Audi cars fail
Compared with the average car, Audi cars fail more often on seat belts and airbags, and less often on steering and lights and electrics.
Share of Audi tests failing on this area Average car
Checks before buying a used Audi
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
Audi models
The last column shows how many points each model is above or below the average car of the same ages.
| Model | Tests in 2025 | Passed first time | Average car, same ages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 370,114 | 74% | 69% | +5 |
| A4 | 226,295 | 72% | 68% | +4 |
| A1 | 219,074 | 75% | 74% | +1 |
| A5 | 114,108 | 76% | 70% | +6 |
| A6 | 111,407 | 79% | 69% | +9 |
| TT | 111,014 | 77% | 67% | +10 |
| Q3 | 104,791 | 79% | 74% | +5 |
| Q5 | 94,695 | 82% | 74% | +8 |
| Q2 | 79,934 | 90% | 84% | +6 |
| Q7 | 40,313 | 81% | 71% | +10 |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.