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Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI reliable? We analysed 1,197 real MOT tests across 330 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,197 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
78,993mi
Annual Mileage
10,135mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp levelling device obviously defective, parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both rear and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI.

Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective 1
parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both rear 1
Headlamp aim too low 1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
brake binding both rear 1

Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,071 mi/yr
Typical
10,135 mi/yr
Average
11,119 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,673 mi/yr

Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
78,993 mi
75th Percentile
99,396 mi
95th Percentile
134,965 mi
Max Recorded
714,864 mi

How Does the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI THIS CAR 90.3% 1,197 78,993 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Honda Jazz SE CVT 79.2% 1,465 65,657 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI?

The Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 1,197 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI are headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1 recorded failures), parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both rear (1), and headlamp aim too low (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI owner drives around 10,135 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI reliable?
Based on 1,197 MOT tests, the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI?
The most common MOT failures are headlamp levelling device obviously defective, parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both rear, and headlamp aim too low. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI do per year?
The typical Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI does around 10,135 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.