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Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.1% pass rate
from 23,190 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (52% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Mounting (48 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0086% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0086% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0043% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0043% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0043% fail on Suspension unit
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic braking system (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Servos (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0086% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0043% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0043% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0086% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0043% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0043% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0086% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0086% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0086% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.078% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.047% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.043% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0086% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.0086% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0086% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0043% fail on Switch
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition (86% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0043% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0043% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0043% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.0086% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0086% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0086% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0043% fail on Panel
    • 0.0086% fail on Integral vehicle structure (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Doors
      • 0.0086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0043% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0043% fail on Hinge
    • 0.0043% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0043% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.026% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
        • 0.0043% fail on Steering component
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0086% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0086% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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