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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
73.5% pass rate
from 14,935 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.57% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Electrical equipment (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.0067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0067% fail on Switch
    • 0.0067% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0067% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0067% fail on Leaf spring
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0067% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (8.9% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0067% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.0067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0067% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0067% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors (99% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0067% fail on Window
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.0067% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0067% fail on System
    • 0.087% fail on Seats
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Doors (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0067% fail on Body condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0067% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0067% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0067% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0067% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0067% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0067% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.35% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.080% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Operation
    • 0.060% fail on Steering play
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.054% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
      • 0.0067% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering column
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2011 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Audi A4 (2008 - 2015)
    High quality interior with plenty of space. Excellent steering and handling. Available with quattro four-wheel drive. Frugal 2.0 TDI. Improved for 2012 with more efficient engines.

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