Audi A1 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Audi A1 passed 78.2% of its first MOT tests, from 204,837 tests in Great Britain. That is 6.8 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Audi A1 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 7.4% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 7.4% vs 8.9%
- Tyres 7.2% vs 6.3%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 5.2% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 4.2% vs 6.8%
- Visibility 2.2% vs 4.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 1.6% vs 3.1%
- Body, chassis, structure 1.4% vs 3.4%
- Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 0.7% vs 1.0%
- Tyres: condition 4.5% vs 3.7%
- Pins and bushes 3.1% vs 1.4%
- Coil spring 3.0% vs 2.6%
- Tread depth 2.7% vs 2.6%
- Headlamp aim 2.4% vs 3.3%
- Brake pads 2.0% vs 2.1%
- Washers 1.4% vs 2.5%
- Brake discs 1.3% vs 0.9%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 2.9% |
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.7% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.6% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 1.9% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.6% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.3% |
| Headlamp aim: Too low | 1.0% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 0.9% |
| Brake discs: Significantly and obviously worn | 0.9% |
| Headlamp aim: Too high | 0.9% |
Audi A1 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 88.2% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 68.9% for those aged 10 to 14 years. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 88.2% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 78.6% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 68.9% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 154,383 | 80.8% |
| Diesel | 50,448 | 70.0% |
Most common Audi A1 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 18.0%
- Brake discs 15.0%
- Tyres: condition 12.7%
- Brake pads 7.9%
- Pins and bushes 7.5%
- Vehicle 4.9%
- Service brake performance 2.1%
- Registration plates 1.9%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Audi models
- Audi A3 (74.2%)
- Audi A4 (72.4%)
- Audi A6 (78.8%)
- Audi A5 (78.4%)
- Audi TT (75.8%)
- Audi Q3 (83.1%)
- Audi Q5 (83.7%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A1?
In 2023, 78.2% of Audi A1 MOT tests were passed first time, from 204,837 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Audi A1?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 7.4% of tests to fail. Next came tyres (7.2%) and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.2%).
Is the Audi A1 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 78.2% is 6.8 points above the average and ranks 20 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Audi A1's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.