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Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
70.0% pass rate
from 16,893 tests in 2021
(9.1% better than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (7.3% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0059% fail on Axles
      • 0.0059% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0059% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (41% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0059% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0059% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
        • 0.0059% fail on Lever
        • 0.0059% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0059% fail on Pivot
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (16% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (16% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.059% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pedal
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0059% fail on Valves
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Drive shafts (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Joints (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Seats (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Driver's seat (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.095% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on System
      • 0.0059% fail on Tank
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.089% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0059% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0059% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.077% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0059% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.70% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0059% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0059% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Operation
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0059% fail on Rams
    • 0.041% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.0059% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0059% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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