Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40
From 3,054 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q4 E-Tron S Line 40s fare better: 2022 models pass at 93.6% vs 90.3% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 111 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 cords visible or damaged | 111 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 38 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q4 E-Tron S Line 40s tested had between 18,440 and 29,576 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,726 median miles, the Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,054 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 111 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q4 E-Tron S Line 40 is 22,726 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,440 and 29,576 miles.
Buying a used Q4 E-Tron S Line 40?
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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