Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 1995
53.3% pass rate
from 120 tests in 2021
(37% worse than other 1995 cars)
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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 12% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.7% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.83% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.83% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.83% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.83% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake discs (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.83% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Hose (24 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Tank
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.83% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.83% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.7% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Undertray (71 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.83% fail on Body
      • 0.83% fail on Other body component
    • 0.83% fail on Seats
      • 0.83% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.83% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.83% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.83% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.83% fail on View to rear
      • 0.83% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering
      • 0.83% fail on Operation
      • 0.83% fail on Other components
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.83% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates

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