Car statistics
How many Audi Q4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 10,569 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 59,347 Audi Q4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 342 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2021.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,784 |
| 2022 | 10,035 |
| 2023 | 26,246 |
| 2024 | 42,506 |
| 2025 | 55,970 |
| 2026 | 59,347 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 87.6% of Audi Q4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi Q4s tested pass 88.8% of the time, so the Audi Q4 does worse than average for its age, by 1.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 87.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Audi Q4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 87.2% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 88.5% | 87.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Audi Q4 fails its MOT, appearing on 76.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.4% of Audi Q4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 76.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.1% |
| Visibility | 10.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 4.1% |
| Brakes | 2.6% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Audi Q4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 35.6% of 1,307 failed tests. 33.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 35.6% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 27.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 14.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.5% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.2% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 3.2% |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% |
| Tyres: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle Tyres | 2.3% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 2.1% |
| Linkage ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 24.3% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.6% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 3.2% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 1.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 1.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 0.8% |
| Items removed from driver's view prior to test Non-component advisories | 0.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 0.5% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
2 years of the Audi Q4, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,829 | 3,513 | 88.2% |
| 2022 | 6,543 | 6,085 | 87.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Audi Q4 covers 9,298 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,298 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Audi Q4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 17,162 in 2024. In 2025, 14,097 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 3,818 |
| ’22 | 6,506 |
| ’23 | 16,365 |
| ’24 | 17,162 |
| ’25 | 14,097 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi Q4 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 206 to 353 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 206–353 | 3.0–4.0 | 2025–2026 | – | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Audi Q4 since 1992, the first in 2024. The most recent was launched on 28 February 2025.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi Q4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 59,689 Q4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 10,569 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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