2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,953 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,953 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    618 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    301 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    221 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    114 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    117 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.6%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Brakes2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  5. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened3.5%

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: 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 2019 Audi A4?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2019 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,953 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).