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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.1% pass rate
from 20,250 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.96% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0049% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0099% fail on Macpherson strut (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0049% fail on Axles
      • 0.0049% fail on Stub axle
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Battery(ies) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.099% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0099% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Joints (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0049% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
        • 0.0049% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Doors (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0049% fail on Hinge
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
      • 0.035% fail on Tank
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.084% fail on Undertray (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Body (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Body condition
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Bracket
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0099% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Chassis condition (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0049% fail on Other towbar components
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (20% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.015% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Cable (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.040% fail on Lever (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0099% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Servos
      • 0.0049% fail on Valves
    • 0.025% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Pedal (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0099% fail on Servos
    • 0.0049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0049% fail on Other components
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0049% fail on Window
    • 0.089% fail on Bonnet (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0049% fail on Requirements
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.86% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.015% fail on Rams
      • 0.015% fail on Other components (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Pump
    • 0.069% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Operation
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0099% fail on Steering column
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.069% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0099% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0049% fail on Anchorages
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