Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa
From 507 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 12 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 | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a shock absorber which has negligible damping effect | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.4% of A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 53.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £109.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sas tested had between 28,496 and 54,598 miles on the clock.
At 40,772 median miles, the A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 507 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa is 40,772 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,496 and 54,598 miles.
Buying a used A4 Sport Edition 35Tdi Mhev Sa?
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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