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2010 Audi Allroad: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Audi Allroads, from 184 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 184 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

184MOT tests in 2025
70%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 59%)
9,900typical miles a year
34%had suspension flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2010 Audi Allroad MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    34% 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.

  • Tyres
    28% 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.

  • Brakes
    25% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    25% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    8% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    5% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2011129Suspension 40%
2009212Suspension 40%
2008272Suspension 45%
2007256Suspension 45%
2006142Suspension 49%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Audi Allroads registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score