Audi A4: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.4% of Audi A4 MOT tests — 101,828 tests out of 1,591,058. It shows up most on 2006 and 2021 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8,024 | 5.3% |
| 2002 | 18,458 | 6.2% |
| 2003 | 33,817 | 6.1% |
| 2004 | 54,779 | 6.3% |
| 2005 | 62,691 | 6.5% |
| 2006 | 96,827 | 7.1% |
| 2007 | 108,967 | 6.9% |
| 2008 | 106,804 | 6.8% |
| 2009 | 85,361 | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 83,642 | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 86,225 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 83,053 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 97,545 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 101,826 | 6.6% |
| 2015 | 98,135 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 128,775 | 5.6% |
| 2017 | 122,125 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 78,693 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 60,690 | 7.1% |
| 2020 | 28,982 | 6.5% |
| 2021 | 16,336 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 7,736 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 396 | 6.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.