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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.3% pass rate
from 2,001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.100% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.100% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.100% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.65% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.100% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.100% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.100% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.00% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.100% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.050% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Electronic stability control (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
        • 0.050% fail on Lever
        • 0.050% fail on Linkage
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Servos
    • 0.100% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pedal
      • 0.050% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Servos
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.100% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.050% fail on Lever
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Joints (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.100% fail on Joints
      • 0.100% fail on Belts (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Body (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
      • 0.050% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.100% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.100% fail on Door condition
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.100% fail on Hose
      • 0.050% fail on Tank
      • 0.050% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.100% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.100% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.050% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.050% fail on Load security
      • 0.050% fail on Access panel
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (23% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.100% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.050% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.050% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.050% fail on Undertray
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.95% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.95% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.050% fail on Pump
    • 0.050% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Attachment
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
    • 0.100% fail on Condition
  • 0.050% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.050% fail on Anchorages

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