Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 1998

58.8% pass rate

from 865 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.3% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.69% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.81% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Axles
  - 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 9.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 9.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.2% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.58% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.23% fail on Pipe
- 0.92% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Seats
  - 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.23% fail on Body
  - 0.23% fail on Panel
- 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.12% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
- 0.12% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.12% fail on Cabs
  - 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Flashing type (73% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
  - 0.12% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.12% fail on Switch
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.35% fail on Position lamp
- 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.35% fail on Switch
11% fail on Brakes
- 5.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.1% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt
      - 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 1998 cars)
      - 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.12% fail on Cable
- 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.12% fail on Valves
- 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.35% fail on Lever
- 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.12% fail on Hand lever
7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.81% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.69% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Other leaks
6.9% fail on Steering (96% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 1.5% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.5% fail on Steering rack
- 0.46% fail on Power steering
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
  - 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.12% fail on Pump
  - 0.12% fail on Rams
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.12% fail on Steering play
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Condition
  - 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.12% fail on Requirements
- 0.12% fail on Airbags
  - 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
6.0% fail on Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 0.46% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
4.5% fail on Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition
1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
0.69% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.46% fail on Attachment
- 0.23% fail on Condition
0.12% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.12% fail on Belt(s)/padding