Audi A2 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.0% pass rate
from 1,957 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.051% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.051% fail on Axles
      • 0.051% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.051% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.15% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.20% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Linkage
        • 0.051% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.72% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Servos
      • 0.051% fail on Valves
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.051% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.051% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.051% fail on Hinge
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.051% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.051% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition

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