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MOT reliability

Audi Audi a4

6 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Audi Audi a4 vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Audi Audi a4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 179,024 miles.

6
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
11,290
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Audi Audi a4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi Audi a4 MOT tests:

  • Other72%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Brakes12%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Visibility1%

Audi Audi a4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33100%
43100%
5475%
62100%
7560%
83100%
9650%
10757%
11757%
12580%
13667%
143100%
15367%
16580%
17475%

Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (1)

Most common Audi Audi a4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi Audi a4 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  9. both front tyres worn to limit (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  13. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Thin From Outer Edge Plus Slight Cut On Tread No ply Or cords Exposed (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)

Audi Audi a4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 18 78% 180,817
2004 1 18 83% 197,870
2002 1 19 63% 164,000
1998 1 11 64% 146,117

Audi Audi a4 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Audi Audi a4 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi Audi a4 MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Audi Audi a4 in our data has covered around 179,024 miles.

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