Audi A4
MOT data from 409,974 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 83%. Average mileage at test: 106,852 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15,039 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11,165 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 10,566 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8,578 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7,946 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7,810 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5,099 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4,445 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4,444 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3,515 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 268,273 | 81.6% |
| Petrol | 141,644 | 85.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 147 | 61.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1996 | 438 | 79.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 728 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 1,387 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 1,706 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 1,363 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2001 | 1,576 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 3,519 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 6,655 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched | |||
| 2004 | 11,337 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2005 | 12,916 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 23,156 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 26,794 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 26,653 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 21,469 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2010 | 20,743 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 21,881 | 82.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 21,319 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 26,063 | 84% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 26,496 | 84.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 25,061 | 85.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2016 | 34,181 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 34,886 | 88.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 23,996 | 89.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 22,833 | 91% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 12,111 | 92.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 512 | 95.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
80,911 mi
Median
108,804 mi
75th percentile
151,275 mi
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