Audi S4 MOT Results

Registered in 2004

69.0% pass rate

from 174 tests in 2021

(33% better than other 2004 cars)

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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S4 is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.57% fail on Ball joint
- 3.4% fail on Springs
  - 3.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.4% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.57% fail on Mounting
- 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.57% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.57% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.57% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.57% fail on Other leaks
5.7% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.57% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt
      - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.57% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.57% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.57% fail on Brake discs
- 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.57% fail on Pedal
- 0.57% fail on Rigid brake pipes
5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.4% fail on Transmission
  - 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.4% fail on Joints
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
4.6% fail on Visibility
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.57% fail on Bonnet
4.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
1.7% fail on Steering
- 1.1% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.57% fail on Track rod end
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.1% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.1% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)