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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.7% pass rate
from 17,236 tests in 2021
(9.8% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.99% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0058% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0058% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0058% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0058% fail on Horn
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Coil springs (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0058% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0058% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0058% fail on Suspension unit
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0058% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.058% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.041% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic parking brake (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0058% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0058% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0058% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.081% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0058% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.029% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.029% fail on Joints
      • 0.0058% fail on Belts
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.075% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0058% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0058% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.041% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2015 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Audi A4 (2015 on)
    Exceptional quality, packed with technology, impressive refinement and comfort, efficient and economical.
  • 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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