Audi A1 MOT Results
Registered in 201788.3% pass rate
from 23,333 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
(18% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.034% fail on Size/type
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2.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.44% fail on
Direction indicators
(80% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Flashing type
(80% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on All direction indicators
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0.44% fail on
Flashing type
(80% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Reversing lamps
(8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.19% fail on
Headlamps
(63% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Electrical equipment
(80% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(67% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0086% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.0043% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0043% fail on Position lamp
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0.0086% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0086% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.6% fail on
Brakes
(25% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(23% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(55% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake discs (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Brake performance
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0.34% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
- 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0043% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0043% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
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0.030% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.030% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
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0.030% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.017% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.0043% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.0043% fail on
Rbt
- 0.0043% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0043% fail on
Rbt
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0.34% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.043% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.017% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0086% fail on Brake fluid
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0.017% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.013% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Pedal
- 0.0043% fail on Hand lever
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(23% better than other 2017 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension
(45% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0086% fail on Suspension arm
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0.28% fail on
Springs
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.28% fail on Coil spring
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.077% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.073% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(46% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0086% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.017% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0043% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0043% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.79% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(88% worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(94% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Spark ignition
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0086% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0086% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0086% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.060% fail on
Compression ignition
(72% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.0043% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.96% fail on
Spark ignition
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.0086% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0043% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.0043% fail on Undertray
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0.0086% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.0043% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0043% fail on Other leaks
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(94% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Visibility
(74% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.039% fail on Windscreen
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0.017% fail on
View to rear
- 0.017% fail on Mirrors
- 0.013% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0043% fail on Driver's view
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(54% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Seat belts
(51% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Attachment
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0.0043% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0043% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.21% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.21% fail on Registration plates
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0.16% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(47% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Transmission
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0.060% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.060% fail on Joints
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0.060% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.030% fail on
Seats
- 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.026% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Doors
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0.0086% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0086% fail on Door condition
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0.0086% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0086% fail on Door condition
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0.0086% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Bumpers
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0.013% fail on
Body
- 0.013% fail on Other body component
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0.0043% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0043% fail on Chassis condition
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0.060% fail on
Transmission
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0.094% fail on
Road Wheels
(41% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Attachment
- 0.026% fail on Condition
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0.051% fail on
Steering
(66% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
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0.017% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.0086% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Steering rack
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0.0043% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0043% fail on Rams
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0.0043% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0043% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0043% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.021% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
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Audi A1 Sportback (2012 - 2018)
Same efficient engines as the three-door, desirable image and enjoyable to drive, at its best with 1.4 TFSI engine.