2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,536 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    717 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.9%
  2. Suspension16.7%
  3. Brakes15.2%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis7.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Audi A4?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2007 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,536 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).