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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
57.6% pass rate
from 12,823 tests in 2021
(6.9% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (11% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0078% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0078% fail on Arm
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies) (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0078% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Switch (85% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 16% fail on Suspension (9.8% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joints (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (21% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (21% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0078% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0078% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Sub-frames (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (9.5% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.82% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance (29% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (72% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0078% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.0078% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0078% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pedal (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.055% fail on Servos
      • 0.023% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0078% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Valves
    • 0.094% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Servos
      • 0.0078% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0078% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0078% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (13% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0078% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.062% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.094% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Body condition
    • 0.24% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door (91% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition (91% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Tank (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.062% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Chassis condition (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0078% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0078% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0078% fail on Load security
      • 0.0078% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0078% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0078% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0078% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.047% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Passengers airbag (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0078% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
      • 0.039% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0078% fail on Rams
    • 0.070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.016% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0078% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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