Audi A4 MOT Results
Registered in 199852.9% pass rate
from 2,313 tests in 2017
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.
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29% fail on
Suspension
(46% worse than other 1998 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(160% worse than other 1998 cars)
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(160% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(190% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(160% worse than other 1998 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Location
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3.8% fail on
Wheel bearings
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Rear (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Front
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3.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(130% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Front suspension joints (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.35% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.30% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.043% fail on Attachment
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0.78% fail on
Sub-frames
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.086% fail on Attachment
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0.56% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.22% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.22% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.22% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.22% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.22% fail on
Prescribed areas
(97% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Subframe mounting (90% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Component mounting
- 0.043% fail on Spring mounting
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0.13% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.086% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.086% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.086% fail on
Axles
- 0.043% fail on Stub axle
- 0.043% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.043% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.043% fail on Condition
-
12% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(13% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.0% fail on Front lamps
- 0.91% fail on Rear lamps (49% better than other 1998 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Stop lamp (24% better than other 1998 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(34% worse than other 1998 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Flashing type
(34% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Individual lamps (65% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
-
3.7% fail on
Flashing type
(34% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (46% better than other 1998 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp
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0.086% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.043% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.043% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.043% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.043% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.043% fail on Matched pair
- 2.1% fail on Battery (74% worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(53% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Fog lamp (50% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Tell tale
- 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.17% fail on Horn (74% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.086% fail on Switch
- 0.043% fail on Lamp
- 0.086% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
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15% fail on
Brakes
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7.4% fail on
Brake performance
(18% better than other 1998 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels (33% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.043% fail on Brake operation
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4.7% fail on
Hub components
(90% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Brake back plates
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4.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(29% better than other 1998 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Components
(36% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Hoses (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Pipes (80% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.61% fail on Leaks
- 0.26% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.043% fail on Operation
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3.7% fail on
Components
(36% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.1% fail on ABS (46% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Restricted movement
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0.22% fail on
Parking brake
(78% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (78% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.17% fail on
Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.043% fail on Anti-slip
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0.17% fail on
Pedal
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0.13% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.13% fail on Cable
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0.13% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.086% fail on
Components
- 0.086% fail on Servos
- 0.043% fail on Leaks
-
0.086% fail on
Components
-
7.4% fail on
Brake performance
(18% better than other 1998 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Steering
(110% worse than other 1998 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint
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0.086% fail on
Free play
- 0.086% fail on Steering rack
- 0.086% fail on Steering arm
- 0.043% fail on Drag link end
- 0.043% fail on Lock stop
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0.043% fail on
Other components
- 0.043% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.48% fail on
Power steering
- 0.26% fail on Operation
- 0.17% fail on Other components
- 0.043% fail on Drive system
- 0.043% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.086% fail on Prescribed areas
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8.8% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
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9.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(16% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Emissions
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 1998 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.52% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.35% fail on System
- 0.30% fail on Cap
- 0.17% fail on Pipe
- 0.043% fail on Hose
- 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
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8.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.7% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers (32% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Windscreen
- 0.30% fail on Mirrors
- 0.17% fail on Bonnet
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8.2% fail on
Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
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7.8% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(36% worse than other 1998 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.9% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Seat belts
(88% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Condition
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0.043% fail on
Installation check
- 0.043% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas
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7.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(66% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Body condition (71% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Seats
- 0.43% fail on Passengers (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Drivers
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0.30% fail on
Doors
(59% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Drivers
- 0.086% fail on Passengers front
- 0.043% fail on Passengers other
- 0.086% fail on Body security
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0.086% fail on
Load security
- 0.086% fail on Access panel (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Engine mountings
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0.043% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.043% fail on Chassis
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
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0.52% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.48% fail on Attachment
- 0.043% fail on Condition
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0.043% fail on
Towbars
- 0.043% fail on Vehicle structure