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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
62.6% pass rate
from 19,987 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.0050% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (99% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (98% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes
    • 0.0050% fail on Axles
      • 0.0050% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (45% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0050% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0050% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Hazard warning (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Switch (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0050% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0050% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (19% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (20% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (21% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0050% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0050% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0050% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (52% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (17% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Cable (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
        • 0.0050% fail on Linkage
    • 0.86% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Servos
      • 0.0050% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0050% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.0050% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0050% fail on Additional braking device
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.0050% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0050% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0050% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.090% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0050% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pipe
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
      • 0.025% fail on Tank (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.085% fail on Panel
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.020% fail on Bracket
    • 0.075% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.010% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure (98% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0050% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0050% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0050% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0050% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0050% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.0050% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0050% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0050% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.020% fail on Rams
      • 0.015% fail on Other components (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0050% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0050% fail on Window
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Bonnet (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0050% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas (98% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0050% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.0050% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.050% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0050% fail on Anchorages
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