MOT reliability
Audi 500
1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Audi 500 vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Audi 500 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,060 miles.
1
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
482
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi 500 MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Brakes20%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Visibility10%
Audi 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Audi 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi 500 MOT tests:
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) (1 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Audi 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 64,060 |
Audi 500 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Audi 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi 500 MOT issues are:
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a); Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a); Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Audi 500 in our data has covered around
64,060 miles.
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