2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

889 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 889 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.6%
  2. Suspension24.4%
  3. Lights & electrics23.7%
  4. Body & chassis8.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated9.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2001 Audi A4?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2001 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 889 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).