Audi All Road Avant MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,658 real DVSA MOT tests on the Audi All Road Avant — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Audi All Road Avant fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Audi All Road Avant is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 10 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,658 MOT tests, 13.29% of all Audi All Road Avant tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include brake hoses perished or damaged (7.9x the fleet average) and subframe bushes or mounts worn (5.5x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Audi All Road Avant's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Audi All Road Avant before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Audi All Road Avant
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Audi All Road Avant:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, subframe bushes or mounts worn. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Audi All Road Avant MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi All Road Avant?
Based on 1,658 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 10x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include brake hoses perished or damaged and subframe bushes or mounts worn.
Is the Audi All Road Avant reliable based on MOT data?
The Audi All Road Avant has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Audi All Road Avant most commonly fails on anti-roll bar links worn and brake hoses perished or damaged. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Audi All Road Avant's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.