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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
60.6% pass rate
from 14,579 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0069% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.075% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.0069% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (16% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (16% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.089% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0069% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0069% fail on Levelling valve
  • 11% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0069% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic braking system (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (17% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0069% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
      • 0.0069% fail on Valves
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Lever (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
      • 0.014% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.014% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0069% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (9.0% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.021% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.0069% fail on Belts
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Panel
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.048% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on System
      • 0.021% fail on Tank (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.082% fail on Doors (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Catch
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition (91% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.027% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Chassis condition (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0069% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0069% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0069% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0069% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0069% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0069% fail on Load security
      • 0.0069% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0069% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Window
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0069% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0069% fail on Steering component
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0069% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0069% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Rams
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0069% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.014% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.014% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0069% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0069% fail on Doors
      • 0.0069% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0069% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0069% fail on Anchorages
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