2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,454 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    1,103 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    373 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    275 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Suspension7.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Brakes2.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Lights & electrics1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Audi A4?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2017 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,454 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

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