Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A
From 688 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 23 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 cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.5% of A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 83.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-As tested had between 18,665 and 36,265 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,992 median miles, the A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 688 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is 26,992 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,665 and 36,265 miles.
Buying a used A4 S Line 35 Tfsi 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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