Audi A1 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.5% pass rate
from 20,614 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.097% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.068% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.068% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.097% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
      • 0.024% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.0097% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0097% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0097% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.91% fail on Visibility (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0049% fail on Window
    • 0.0049% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.79% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.015% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0097% fail on Lever
        • 0.0049% fail on Cable
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.015% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.0097% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.024% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0097% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0049% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0097% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Lever (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0049% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.029% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.0049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0097% fail on Passengers airbag (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Suspension
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.053% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.049% fail on Springs
      • 0.049% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.049% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.034% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0097% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0097% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
    • 0.053% fail on Attachment
  • 0.092% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Transmission
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
        • 0.0049% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0097% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0097% fail on Joints
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.0097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0049% fail on Panel
    • 0.0097% fail on Seats
      • 0.0049% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0049% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0049% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0049% fail on Doors
      • 0.0049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0049% fail on Door condition
  • 0.044% fail on Steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0097% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0097% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Steering rack
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