MOT reliability

Audi A 4 tdi

Q: Is the Audi A 4 tdi reliable?

Across 2 Audi A 4 tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Audi A 4 tdi?

The typical Audi A 4 tdi in our data has covered around 209,592 miles.

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed

58%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Audi A 4 tdi vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Audi A 4 tdi has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 209,592 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

12,461

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Audi A 4 tdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A 4 tdi MOT tests:

Other121%
Steering5%

Audi A 4 tdi pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	2	50%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Audi A 4 tdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A 4 tdi MOT tests:

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
both front suspension lower front arms have some lift. (2 times)
brake discs are corroded & lipped (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
both front brake hoses are perished. †n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight lift. † (1 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)

Audi A 4 tdi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	1	16	62%	149,569

Audi A 4 tdi reliability FAQ

Across 2 Audi A 4 tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A 4 tdi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); both front suspension lower front arms have some lift..

The typical Audi A 4 tdi in our data has covered around 209,592 miles.

Compare the Audi A 4 tdi

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