2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,363 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.3%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,363 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    667 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    333 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    267 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.0%
  2. Lights & electrics12.6%
  3. Tyres8.8%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Brakes7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Audi A4?

In 2024, 67.7% of 2010 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,363 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).