Audi A4 MOT Results
Registered in 200355.9% pass rate
from 17,453 tests in 2017
(9.3% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 9.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (9.2% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (7.9% better than other 2003 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Position lamps
(30% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Front lamps (49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rear lamps (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.057% fail on All position lamps
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4.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.10% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0057% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0057% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.029% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.023% fail on Matched pair
- 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(38% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(38% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Individual lamps (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.42% fail on All direction indicators (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Tell tales
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(38% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.092% fail on Tell tale
- 0.029% fail on Switch
- 0.55% fail on Battery (38% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Horn (52% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.040% fail on
Hazard warning
(81% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Switch (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Lamp (84% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
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17% fail on
Suspension
(18% better than other 2003 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 4.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.040% fail on Condition
- 0.0057% fail on Presence
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2.4% fail on
Coil springs
(46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Location (76% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(45% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Couplings
- 0.0057% fail on Drive shafts
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0.086% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.086% fail on Drive shafts
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2.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.3% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.3% fail on Condition
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0.95% fail on
Wheel bearings
(46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Front
- 0.30% fail on Rear (71% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Sub-frames
(69% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Attachment
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0.23% fail on
Prescribed areas
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Component mounting (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Subframe mounting (87% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.16% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.029% fail on Attachment
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0.074% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.074% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.034% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.034% fail on Condition
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0.029% fail on
Trailing arms
(89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (87% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.023% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0057% fail on Attachment
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0.029% fail on
Macpherson strut
(94% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.011% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0057% fail on General condition
- 0.0057% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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6.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% worse than other 2003 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(8.3% better than other 2003 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(25% worse than other 2003 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Components
(28% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Hoses (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Servos (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Reservoirs (77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Leaks
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.057% fail on Operation
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7.5% fail on
Components
(28% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Brake performance
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Rear wheels (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front wheels (48% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Brake imbalance (38% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.023% fail on Brake operation
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2.9% fail on
Hub components
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
- 0.73% fail on Brake discs (20% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.034% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0057% fail on Brake back plates
- 2.2% fail on ABS (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Electronic stability system (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Restricted movement
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0.18% fail on
Parking brake
(83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.13% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(140% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Components
- 0.017% fail on Servos
- 0.0057% fail on Hoses
- 0.011% fail on Leaks
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0.12% fail on
Mechanical components
(49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Cable (45% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Lever
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0.046% fail on
Service brake control components
(82% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Pedal
(82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition
- 0.0057% fail on Anti-slip
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0.046% fail on
Pedal
(82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0057% fail on Locking devices
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0.0057% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0057% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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7.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(25% worse than other 2003 cars)
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9.6% fail on
Tyres
- 5.7% fail on Tread depth
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 0.49% fail on Size/type (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Valve stem (58% better than other 2003 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(15% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Windscreen (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Indirect vision devices
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3.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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2.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
(80% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Requirements
- 0.029% fail on Attachment
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2.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Emissions (53% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Fuel system
(40% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Cap
- 0.15% fail on System (39% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Pipe
- 0.011% fail on Tank (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Hose
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Steering
(53% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint
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0.046% fail on
Free play
(64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Steering rack (63% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Steering arm (74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Drag link end (77% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Power steering
(75% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Operation (64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses (79% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Other components (83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Drive system
- 0.0057% fail on Pump
- 0.0057% fail on Rams
- 0.074% fail on Steering operation
- 0.017% fail on Locking devices
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0.011% fail on
Steering control
(85% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Steering column
- 0.0057% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.0057% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Body condition (47% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Doors
(51% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Passengers other (65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Passengers front (68% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Seats
- 0.13% fail on Passengers
- 0.11% fail on Drivers
- 0.086% fail on Engine mountings
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0.080% fail on
Load security
(110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Bootlid (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Access panel
- 0.011% fail on Tailgate
- 0.034% fail on Body security
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0.029% fail on
Vehicle structure
(92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0057% fail on Speedometer
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0.72% fail on
Road Wheels
(52% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Attachment (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0057% fail on Towbar
- 0.0057% fail on Vehicle structure