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Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.6% pass rate
from 18,818 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring (18% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (98% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0053% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0053% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.0053% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0053% fail on Cable
        • 0.0053% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0053% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0053% fail on Valves
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.043% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0053% fail on Window
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0053% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.79% fail on Transmission (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Drive shafts (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Joints (27% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0053% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.080% fail on Undertray (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Fuel system (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.058% fail on Doors (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0053% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0053% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0053% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0053% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0053% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0053% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
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