Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A
From 2,279 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 72 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 72 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 47 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 40 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.6% of A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-As tested had between 27,693 and 47,839 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,744 median miles, the A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,279 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 72 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is 33,744 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,693 and 47,839 miles.
Buying a used A4 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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