AUDI A4 MOT pass rate
80.0% of 423,104 AUDI A4 MOT tests pass.
At 80.0%, The A4 passes slightly less often than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI A4's pass rate of 80.0% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the AUDI A4 tested at 0–3 years pass 91.6% of the time, compared with just 71.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.6% | 8,973 | 32,659 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 56,654 | 46,487 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.3% | 123,814 | 80,808 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.6% | 114,780 | 121,915 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.3% | 118,883 | 139,817 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A4
The most common reason the AUDI A4 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 42.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 42.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.5% | Not working |
| Tyres | 32.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 25.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.1% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A4?
- 80.0% of AUDI A4 MOT tests pass, based on 423,104 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A4?
- The most common reason the AUDI A4 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 42.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the AUDI A4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.