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Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A reliable? We analysed 2,069 real MOT tests across 804 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,069 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.3%
Typical Mileage
29,622mi
Annual Mileage
6,628mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A.

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.4%
2023
92.2%
2022
91.6%
2021
90.4%
2020

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,032 mi/yr
Typical
6,628 mi/yr
Average
8,073 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,783 mi/yr

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 66 92.4% 15,903 23,631 35,124
2022 335 92.2% 19,031 26,291 34,602
2021 644 91.6% 20,632 28,993 38,601
2020 962 90.4% 22,518 31,747 43,303

How Long Does a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Last?

Based on 804 Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,622 mi
75th Percentile
40,195 mi
95th Percentile
61,398 mi
Max Recorded
122,648 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

92.4% MOT pass rate from 66 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.4% MOT pass rate from 962 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 66 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A THIS CAR 91.3% 2,069 29,622 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
Chevrolet Gmc Silverado 78.4% 1,249 112,227 mi 34 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A?

The Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 2,069 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A owner drives around 6,628 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 RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A reliable?
Based on 2,069 MOT tests, the Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A has a 91.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A does around 6,628 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi RS 4 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT A is 2023 with a 92.4% pass rate across 66 tests.