Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A
From 1,249 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 30 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 | 30 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-As tested had between 36,050 and 69,614 miles on the clock.
At 56,069 median miles, the A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,249 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A is 56,069 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,050 and 69,614 miles.
Buying a used A4 Technik 35 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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