MOT Results

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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
59.7% pass rate
from 320 tests in 2021
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (86% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.94% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Axles
      • 0.63% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.94% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
    • 0.94% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.31% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.94% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.94% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.31% fail on Valves
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.31% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition

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