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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
57.3% pass rate
from 8,536 tests in 2021
(6.5% better than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.7% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.047% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.047% fail on Switch
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.012% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Pivot
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.012% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (13% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Window
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.012% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.047% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.16% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Doors (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.094% fail on Other passenger's door (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.023% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.059% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Chassis (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Chassis condition (94% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Load security
      • 0.023% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.023% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.047% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment
    • 0.094% fail on Airbags
      • 0.094% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.023% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
      • 0.023% fail on Other components (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
  • 0.023% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.023% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.012% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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