Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2010

66.4% pass rate

from 1,482 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Suspension
- 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.067% fail on Linkage
- 4.9% fail on Springs
  - 4.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.9% fail on Coil spring
- 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.067% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.81% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.47% fail on Horn
- 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.20% fail on Position lamp
- 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
6.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
5.9% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.067% fail on Brake drums
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.067% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.067% fail on Lever
- 1.8% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt
      - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.067% fail on Rbt
      - 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.067% fail on Pedal
- 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.067% fail on Servos
- 0.067% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.067% fail on Flexible brake hoses
5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 3.3% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.067% fail on Joints
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.20% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Seats
  - 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.067% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.067% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.067% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.067% fail on Body
  - 0.067% fail on Other body component
3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.13% fail on Particulate filter (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      - 0.067% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  - 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
3.2% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Bonnet
- 0.067% fail on View to rear
  - 0.067% fail on Mirrors
0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.54% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Steering arm
0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
0.27% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.067% fail on Attachment