Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.5% pass rate
from 22,592 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Window (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0044% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.084% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0044% fail on Horn
    • 0.013% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0089% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0044% fail on Switch
    • 0.0044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0044% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.089% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
    • 0.084% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0044% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0044% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0044% fail on Servos
    • 0.0044% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.23% fail on Mounting (35 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0044% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0044% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0044% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0044% fail on Requirements
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Transmission
      • 0.053% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.053% fail on Joints
    • 0.049% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0089% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0044% fail on Doors
      • 0.0044% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0044% fail on Door condition
  • 0.027% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0089% fail on Operation (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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