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Check any Audi's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 22 Audi models. Across all Audi models, the average MOT failure rate is 18.0%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any Audi's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

Audi models we cover

Audi 80
26% MOT failure rate
Audi A1
16.5% MOT failure rate
Audi A2
27.2% MOT failure rate
Audi A3
21% MOT failure rate
Audi A4
21.5% MOT failure rate
Audi A5
16.9% MOT failure rate
Audi A6
19.7% MOT failure rate
Audi A7
13.5% MOT failure rate
Audi A8
15.3% MOT failure rate
Audi Allroad
22.8% MOT failure rate
Audi Cabriolet
28.5% MOT failure rate
Audi Q2
8.6% MOT failure rate
Audi Q3
13.4% MOT failure rate
Audi Q5
13.4% MOT failure rate
Audi Q7
15.7% MOT failure rate
Audi R8
10.5% MOT failure rate
Audi Rs4
14.2% MOT failure rate
Audi Rs6
16.6% MOT failure rate
Audi S3
19.9% MOT failure rate
Audi S4
18.5% MOT failure rate
Audi S5
15.8% MOT failure rate
Audi Tt
21.2% MOT failure rate

What a Audi car check includes

Common Audi problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all Audi models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — A1
Premature timing chain stretch
The EA111 family timing chain system uses a single-row chain with plastic-backed tensioner guides that wear prematurely under the high lo...
Dangerous — A1
DQ200 7-speed DSG mechatronic failure
The DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG transmission uses an integrated mechatronic control unit that combines hydraulic control with electronic...
Dangerous — A2
Flexible brake hose deterioration
The A2's flexible brake hoses are prone to premature deterioration, chafing, and stretching at rates significantly higher than other vehi...
Dangerous — A3
Oil pump drive hex key failure
The 2.0 TDI PD engine oil pump is driven by a small hex key that sits in the intermediate shaft. This hex key is undersized for the torqu...
Dangerous — A3
Timing chain tensioner failure
The 2.0 TFSI EA888 engine uses a timing chain with hydraulic tensioner that suffers from the same design flaw as the Golf GTI. Early revi...

Audi MOT reliability

Across 22 Audi models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 18.0%.

Most reliable Audi models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Audi Q28.6%96,527
Audi R810.5%12,215
Audi Q313.4%241,879

Least reliable Audi models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Audi Cabriolet28.5%2,962
Audi A227.2%88,717
Audi 8026%300

Check any Audi's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

Audi car check FAQs

How much does a Audi car check cost?

A full Audi car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a Audi history check include?

Our Audi check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Audi model.

Is a Audi HPI check worth it?

Yes. A Audi with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a Audi for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a Audi has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.