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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
66.8% pass rate
from 23,009 tests in 2020
(20% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0043% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
      • 0.0043% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0043% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Horn (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Rear reflectors (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0043% fail on Switch
    • 0.0043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0043% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0043% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Sub-frames (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0043% fail on Axles
      • 0.0043% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.0043% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0043% fail on Operation
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (8.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0043% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0043% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.078% fail on Noise suppression (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Cable (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Rod
        • 0.0043% fail on Pivot
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (28% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.022% fail on Lever (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Hand lever (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Servos
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
      • 0.0043% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0043% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0043% fail on Servos
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Doors (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Hinge
      • 0.100% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.100% fail on Door condition
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.070% fail on Fuel system (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on System
      • 0.0043% fail on Hose
    • 0.043% fail on Body (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
      • 0.0087% fail on Body condition
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Engine mounting (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0043% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0043% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0043% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0043% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0043% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0043% fail on Requirements
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0043% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0087% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.052% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.0043% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.078% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0043% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.0043% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0043% fail on Doors
      • 0.0043% fail on Emergency exits
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