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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi A1. Check any A1 by registration number below.

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85.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Audi Avg

14

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi A1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi A1 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.3%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi A1 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your A1 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the A1 is around 34,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used A1, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Audi A1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi A1 performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 78 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 667 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

3.0%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

2021

Based on 18,796 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 30,321 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.9%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2019

Based on 55,487 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2018

Based on 52,674 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.3%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2017

Based on 60,862 vehicles

83.5%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

18.1%

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2016

Based on 67,669 vehicles

81.7%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2015

Based on 63,306 vehicles

81.5%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

20.6%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2014

Based on 61,458 vehicles

79.2%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

22.8%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2013

Based on 60,104 vehicles

76.7%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 10yr

118k mi

2012

Based on 50,824 vehicles

75.5%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

26.6%

Mileage at 10yr

126k mi

2011

Based on 45,811 vehicles

72.9%Average
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2010

Based on 35,000 vehicles

84.8%Good
Audi average: 89.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi A1

The most common reasons a Audi A1 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.2%
2

Suspension

12.5%
3

Brakes

10.8%
4

Tyres

9.8%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.0%
Audi A1 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Audi A1

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2010 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used A1.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

34,000

miles

At 10 Years

65,000

miles

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S LN BLK ED 35 TFSI MHEV SA

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55TFSI MHEV Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Audi RS3

89.2% pass rate

Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 40

91.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi A1

Audi A1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi A1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A1?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi A1 is 85.3% compared to the Audi average of 89.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A1?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi A1 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.2%), Suspension (12.5%), Brakes (10.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi A1 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.3%, the Audi A1 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi A1?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi A1?
Typical mileage for the Audi A1: 32,547 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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