Audi A4 MOT Results
Registered in 200764.1% pass rate
from 21,829 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Suspension
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(14% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (15% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(9.6% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Coil springs
(9.1% better than other 2007 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Coil spring (8.7% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Mounting
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5.2% fail on
Coil springs
(9.1% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Linkage
- 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.073% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover (98% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (99% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Other suspension component
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.064% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0046% fail on Ball joint
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0.055% fail on
Sub-frames
(89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.041% fail on
Macpherson strut
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.018% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.018% fail on Pipes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.0092% fail on
Axles
(96% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (96% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(14% worse than other 2007 cars)
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11% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
(12% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device (42% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(54% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(54% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(54% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Direction indicators
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.046% fail on All direction indicators (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Switch
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.21% fail on Position lamp
- 0.018% fail on All position lamps
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0.22% fail on
Electrical equipment
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (39% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0092% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors (72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0092% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0046% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0046% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.0046% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.0046% fail on Outline marker lamp
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0.0046% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0046% fail on Switch
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0.0046% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0046% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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3.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
(12% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
(10% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.6% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Size/type
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6.2% fail on
Brakes
(43% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0046% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0046% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0046% fail on Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.59% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.57% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
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0.014% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0046% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.57% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake performance
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.027% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.41% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(29% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Brake linings
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0.88% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Brake discs (30% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Cable
- 0.018% fail on Lever
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.65% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake control
(75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Hand lever (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Pedal (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Brake fluid (56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0046% fail on Master cylinder
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0.0046% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0046% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.0046% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0046% fail on Other components
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(20% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Transmission
(24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(27% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Joints (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.11% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.096% fail on Joints
- 0.0046% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.0046% fail on Bearing housing
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3.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(27% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Pipe
- 0.041% fail on Tank
- 0.023% fail on Hose
- 0.0046% fail on System
- 0.20% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.064% fail on Panel
- 0.050% fail on Other body component (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0046% fail on Body condition
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
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0.10% fail on
Seats
- 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.027% fail on Driver's seat (62% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Doors
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Other passenger's door
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Driver's door
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Front passenger's door
(90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Door condition (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Other passenger's door
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.027% fail on Bracket
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0.018% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0046% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0046% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.014% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.0092% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0046% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.0046% fail on Vehicle structure
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0.0046% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0046% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0046% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0046% fail on Carrier
- 0.0046% fail on Passenger compartment
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3.6% fail on
Transmission
(24% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(8.1% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(7.7% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.096% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Emission control equipment
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.027% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
- 0.0092% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0046% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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2.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (22% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.018% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0046% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
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3.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.032% fail on Other leaks
- 0.0046% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.0046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.060% fail on
Noise suppression
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(7.7% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Visibility
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.17% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0046% fail on Window
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0.10% fail on
View to rear
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Mirrors (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.096% fail on Bonnet (53% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Driver's view
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1.8% fail on
Steering
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Track rod end (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Ball joint
- 0.014% fail on Drag link end
- 0.014% fail on Locking devices
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0.0046% fail on
Other components
- 0.0046% fail on Steering linkage
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0.096% fail on
Steering gear
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Power steering
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Operation
- 0.032% fail on Other components
- 0.0092% fail on Pump
- 0.0046% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0046% fail on Rams
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0.018% fail on
Steering play
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0046% fail on Steering column
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1.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.87% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
(63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Requirements
- 0.0092% fail on Attachment
- 0.0046% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0046% fail on Pre-tensioners
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0.018% fail on
Airbags
- 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0046% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.82% fail on
Road Wheels
(46% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Attachment (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0046% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.0092% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0092% fail on Anchorages
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