2009 Audi Allroad — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,520 MOT tests analysed for the 2009 Audi Allroad, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 79.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (75.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.2% in the 150k+ group versus 15.8% in the 60-90k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 150 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.7% | 102 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.9% | 90 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.2% | 64 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 47 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 41 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 53 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 42 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 36 |
| 5 | Washers | 32 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 31 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.6% | 495 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.2% | 429 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.0% | 335 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 211 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.8% | 118 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.0% | 106 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 101 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 281 | 22.1% |
| 120-150k | 496 | 17.9% |
| 150k+ | 609 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,490 | 20.3% |
| Petrol | 30 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 329 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 340 | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 306 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | 279 | 20.4% |
| 2025 | 266 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Allroad
Before buying a 2009 Audi Allroad, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (5.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Audi Allroads pass their MOT?
79.7% of the 1,520 2009 Audi Allroad MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Audi Allroad?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.9% of tests, followed by tyres (6.7%).
Does the 2009 Allroad get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 60-90k band to 22.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,520 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.