Audi A4: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.7% of Audi A4 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5,746 | 9.5% |
| 2000 | 7,538 | 9.4% |
| 2001 | 8,024 | 11.3% |
| 2002 | 18,454 | 13.0% |
| 2003 | 33,812 | 11.7% |
| 2004 | 54,779 | 11.0% |
| 2005 | 62,674 | 10.7% |
| 2006 | 96,819 | 7.8% |
| 2007 | 108,951 | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 86,194 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.