MOT reliability
Audi A4 avant
28 vehicles · 221 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Audi A4 avant vehicles and 221 completed MOT tests, the Audi A4 avant has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,587 miles.
28
Vehicles
221
MOT tests
6,587
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A4 avant problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A4 avant MOT tests:
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Other35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure1%
Audi A4 avant pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 8 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 12 | 58% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 16 | 88% |
| 12 | 15 | 93% |
| 13 | 16 | 69% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15), Petrol (13)
Most common Audi A4 avant MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A4 avant MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Audi A4 avant pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 86,656 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 115,829 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,059 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 56,218 |
| 2013 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 53,874 |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 130,333 |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 125,177 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 103,182 |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 195,692 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 133,702 |
| 2002 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 128,624 |
| 2000 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 73,172 |
Audi A4 avant reliability FAQ
Across 28 Audi A4 avant vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A4 avant MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Audi A4 avant in our data has covered around
123,587 miles.
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