Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35
From 881 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 44 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 | 44 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 36 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle of different structure | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.7% of Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q4 E-Tron S Line 35s tested had between 18,306 and 35,306 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,380 median miles, the Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 881 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 35 is 26,380 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,306 and 35,306 miles.
Buying a used Q4 E-Tron S Line 35?
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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