AUDI A4 MOT Pass Rate
78.8% of 98,563 AUDI A4 MOT tests pass.
At 78.8%, The A4 passes slightly less often than the average across all AUDI models (83.6%).
The AUDI A4's pass rate of 78.8% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.9% at 3–6 years to 71.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (25) | 25 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.9% | 6,940 | 48,081 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.5% | 29,750 | 82,088 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.4% | 30,679 | 123,151 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.3% | 31,169 | 142,810 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A4
The most common reason the AUDI A4 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 45.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 45.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.3% | not working |
| Tyres | 31.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 25.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.8% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | fixing missing |