2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,658 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,658 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    791 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    361 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    385 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.1%
  2. Suspension17.4%
  3. Brakes11.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.7%
  5. Tyres9.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%

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: 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 2008 Audi A4?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2008 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,658 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).