Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A
From 420 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 14 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 89.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-As tested had between 35,688 and 69,169 miles on the clock.
At 50,434 median miles, the A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 420 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 Technik 30 Tdi S-A is 50,434 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,688 and 69,169 miles.
Buying a used A4 Technik 30 Tdi 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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