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:
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Other72%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes12%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
Audi Audi a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
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:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- both front tyres worn to limit (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Thin From Outer Edge Plus Slight Cut On Tread No ply Or cords Exposed (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Audi Audi a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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