2010 Audi A4 · 45,248 MOT tests
2010 Audi A4 reliability
2010 Audi A4s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 A4 years (45,248 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 126,600
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,248
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.6%
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Brakes5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.05%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.87%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.48%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.4%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi A4 reliable?
2010 Audi A4s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 A4 years (45,248 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.56% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi A4 shows 126,600 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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