Audi A1 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 367,177 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 367,177 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 76% of Audi A1 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A1 tends to fail
Share of Audi A1 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Audi A1 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A1 is about average for its age: 76% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A1?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A1 in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 76%; and 13 years and older, 68%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi A1 MOT?
For Audi A1 cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (2.4% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).