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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.2% pass rate
from 16,976 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0059% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.88% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.88% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.047% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0059% fail on Switch
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Electronic parking brake (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0059% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0059% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0059% fail on Pipes
      • 0.0059% fail on Other components
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (60% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust system (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Doors
      • 0.041% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.065% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.0059% fail on Panel
      • 0.0059% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear (96% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0059% fail on Window
    • 0.0059% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.78% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.094% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0059% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0059% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Audi A4 (2008 - 2015)
    High quality interior with plenty of space. Excellent steering and handling. Available with quattro four-wheel drive. Frugal 2.0 TDI. Improved for 2012 with more efficient engines.

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