AUDI A1 MOT pass rate
82.9% of 386,496 AUDI A1 MOT tests pass.
At 82.9%, The A1 passes slightly less often than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI A1 has a pass rate of 82.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.0% at 0–3 years to 76.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 22,260 | 22,267 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.4% | 91,832 | 33,507 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.0% | 152,316 | 57,631 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.4% | 120,086 | 85,286 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A1
The most common reason the AUDI A1 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 37.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 34.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.4% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A1?
- 82.9% of AUDI A1 MOT tests pass, based on 386,496 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A1?
- The most common reason the AUDI A1 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 37.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Pin or bush excessively worn".
- Does this show the AUDI A1's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.