2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,467 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    773 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    426 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    390 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.3%
  2. Suspension7.6%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Brakes4.4%
  5. Body & chassis4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Audi A4?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2015 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,467 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).