Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
84.5% pass rate
from 24,285 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (12% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.37% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.091% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0041% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0082% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (99% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (14% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (15% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.086% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0082% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.074% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0041% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0041% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0041% fail on Lever
    • 0.0041% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0041% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0041% fail on Other components
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Coil springs (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Coil spring (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joints (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0041% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0041% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.016% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0041% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0082% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0041% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0041% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0082% fail on Particulate filter (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0041% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0041% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0041% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
        • 0.0041% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.062% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.016% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0082% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0041% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0041% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0041% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Body
      • 0.0082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0082% fail on Seats
      • 0.0082% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0041% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0041% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.078% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0041% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0082% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0082% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0041% fail on Steering column
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