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

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Is the Audi A4 TDI Sport reliable? We analysed 2,504 real MOT tests across 796 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,504 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.0%
Typical Mileage
179,704mi
Annual Mileage
6,584mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 TDI Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 TDI Sport.

Audi A4 TDI Sport Number Plates

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

Audi A4 TDI Sport Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,963 mi/yr
Typical
6,584 mi/yr
Average
7,535 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,011 mi/yr

Audi A4 TDI Sport Mileage Distribution

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

Median
179,704 mi
75th Percentile
209,384 mi
95th Percentile
263,762 mi
Max Recorded
2,282,288 mi

How Does the Audi A4 TDI Sport Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 TDI Sport THIS CAR 71.0% 2,504 179,704 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 Nc 700 Sa-c 88% 3,937 18,086 mi 14 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 TDI Sport?

The Audi A4 TDI Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.0% across 2,504 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Audi A4 TDI Sport owner drives around 6,584 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 TDI Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 TDI Sport reliable?
Based on 2,504 MOT tests, the Audi A4 TDI Sport has a 71.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 TDI Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 TDI Sport do per year?
The typical Audi A4 TDI Sport does around 6,584 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 TDI Sport last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 TDI Sport?
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.