Audi A4 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.2% pass rate
from 15,044 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Tyres (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.086% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.086% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0066% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.020% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
      • 0.0066% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.013% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0066% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0066% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0066% fail on Switch
    • 0.0066% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0066% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Wipers (60% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0066% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0066% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.00% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0066% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0066% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0066% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0066% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0066% fail on Servos
    • 0.0066% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0066% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0066% fail on Other components
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0066% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0066% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.60% fail on Suspension (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting (37 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (97 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0066% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0066% fail on Levelling valve
  • 0.45% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0066% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0066% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (64% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Transmission
      • 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0066% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0066% fail on Body
      • 0.0066% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0066% fail on Undertray
  • 0.0066% fail on Steering
    • 0.0066% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering rack
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