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Audi A1 vs Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Audi A1
84%
MOT pass rate · 235,482 vehicles
Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a
91%
MOT pass rate · 108 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Audi A1 Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a
MOT pass rate 84% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 16% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 0.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 5% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 67,791 mi 41,176 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 235,482 108

Most common faults

Audi A1

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Audi Rs 6 launch ed tfsi mhev qto a is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.