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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
56.8% pass rate
from 1,289 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Axle
    • 0.70% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.23% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.54% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.078% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Servos
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.078% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.078% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.078% fail on Pipe
      • 0.078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.078% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.078% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Body condition
      • 0.078% fail on Panel
    • 0.078% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.078% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.078% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.078% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.078% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.16% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.078% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.078% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment

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