Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A
From 376 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 seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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 seriously damaged | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 88% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-As tested had between 24,572 and 43,897 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,302 median miles, the A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 376 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A is 29,302 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,572 and 43,897 miles.
Buying a used A4 Technik 35 Tfsi 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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