Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
81.2% pass rate
from 23,345 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (8.0% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0043% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.047% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Horn
      • 0.0043% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0043% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0043% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
        • 0.0043% fail on Cable
        • 0.0043% fail on Linkage
    • 0.92% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.090% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake performance (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic stability control (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.043% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Hand lever (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0043% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0086% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (16% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0043% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0043% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0086% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0043% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0086% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0043% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.73% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0086% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0086% fail on Joints
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0043% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0043% fail on System
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0086% fail on Body (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0086% fail on Doors (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0043% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0043% fail on Door condition
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0043% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0043% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0086% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.021% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
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