Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A
From 512 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 19 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.7% of A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 28.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.7% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-As tested had between 29,852 and 57,079 miles on the clock.
At 41,033 median miles, the A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 512 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is 41,033 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,852 and 57,079 miles.
Buying a used A4 Technik 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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