2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

21,148 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,148 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    1,210 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    372 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    386 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.2%
  2. Tyres7.9%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Lights & electrics2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%

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 2016 Audi A4?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2016 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,148 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).