2011 Audi Allroad: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Audi Allroad first registered in 2011: we looked at the 397 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 397 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2011 Audi Allroad MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2011 Audi Allroad MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension31% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes25% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions4% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Audi Allroad
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Audi Allroad compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 568 | Suspension 33% |
| 2009 | 677 | Suspension 40% |
| 2008 | 968 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 930 | Suspension 40% |
| 2006 | 588 | Suspension 40% |
| 2005 | 179 | Brakes 52% |
| 2004 | 211 | Suspension 45% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Audi Allroad cars first registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score