MOT reliability

Audi A4 tfsi

Q: Is the Audi A4 tfsi reliable?

Across 17 Audi A4 tfsi vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Audi A4 tfsi?

The typical Audi A4 tfsi in our data has covered around 94,553 miles.

17 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Audi A4 tfsi vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Audi A4 tfsi has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,553 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,333

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Audi A4 tfsi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A4 tfsi MOT tests:

Other34%
Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Lamps & electrical15%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Brakes9%
Body & structure2%
Visibility2%
Steering2%

Audi A4 tfsi pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	4	75%
4	4	100%
5	5	80%
6	3	100%
7	5	80%
8	5	80%
9	4	75%
10	6	83%
11	2	50%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	3	33%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (11), Other (6)

Most common Audi A4 tfsi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A4 tfsi 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)) (4 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test (1 times)

Audi A4 tfsi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	3	27	85%	70,148
2008	1	22	68%	122,906

Audi A4 tfsi reliability FAQ

Across 17 Audi A4 tfsi vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A4 tfsi 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)); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

The typical Audi A4 tfsi in our data has covered around 94,553 miles.

Compare the Audi A4 tfsi

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