2022 Audi Q4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,403 MOT tests, the 2022 Audi Q4 recorded a 90.0% pass rate. That is 2.4 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 7.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 1.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 166 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.6% versus 8.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 27.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.8% | 653 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 94 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 79 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 25 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 166 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 128 |
| 3 | Wipers | 50 |
| 4 | Size/type | 38 |
| 5 | Washers | 38 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.3% | 2,019 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.6% | 560 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 224 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 128 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 67 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,449 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,419 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 492 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 34 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 260 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 7,130 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q4
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi Q4s pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 7,403 2022 Audi Q4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q4?
Tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).
Does the 2022 Q4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,403 MOT tests. 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.