Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.3% pass rate
from 25,938 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Direction indicators (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Flashing type (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0077% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Horn
      • 0.031% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0039% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.015% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.0039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (15% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (14% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs (54% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0039% fail on Cable
    • 0.60% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.046% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Lever (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hand lever (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.050% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0077% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0077% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0039% fail on Axles
      • 0.0039% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Wipers (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0039% fail on Window
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0039% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.81% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0039% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.089% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0077% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0039% fail on Undertray
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (34% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
        • 0.0039% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0077% fail on Panel
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0077% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0039% fail on Tank
    • 0.012% fail on Doors
      • 0.0077% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0077% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0039% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0039% fail on Undertray
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Attachment (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.069% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0039% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0039% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
        • 0.0039% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0039% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
  • 0.0039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Anchorages
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