2015 Audi A4 · 55,091 MOT tests
2015 Audi A4 reliability
2015 Audi A4s fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 A4 years (55,091 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 21.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 79,451
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,091
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.8% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Suspension5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Brakes3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.1%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.57%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.44%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.77%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Audi A4 reliable?
2015 Audi A4s fail 21.4% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 A4 years (55,091 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.97% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.1% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi A4 shows 79,451 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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