Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 1997

61.0% pass rate

from 495 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 11% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Springs
  - 3.0% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.20% fail on Mounting
- 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.81% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint
- 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
- 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.61% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.61% fail on Axles
  - 0.61% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.40% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint
12% fail on Brakes
- 7.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (78% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 4.4% fail on Rbt (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
      - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.0% fail on Rbt
      - 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      - 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Brake pads (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.40% fail on Cable
    - 0.20% fail on Linkage
- 0.81% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.81% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.20% fail on Lever
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 8.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 8.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Drive shaft
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.81% fail on Seats
  - 0.81% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.61% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.61% fail on Tank
- 0.40% fail on Body
  - 0.20% fail on Panel
  - 0.20% fail on Other body component
- 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.20% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.20% fail on Bracket
9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.61% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.81% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.20% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 3.8% fail on Wipers
- 3.0% fail on Washers
- 0.20% fail on View to rear
  - 0.20% fail on Mirrors
4.6% fail on Steering
- 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.6% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.81% fail on Steering rack
- 0.20% fail on Power steering
  - 0.20% fail on Operation
  - 0.20% fail on Other components
- 0.20% fail on Steering play
  - 0.20% fail on Steering rack
3.8% fail on Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Condition
1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.40% fail on Seat belts (86% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.20% fail on Requirements
- 0.40% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Drivers airbag (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.81% fail on Registration plates
0.20% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment