Audi A1 vs Audi Sq7 tdi quattro auto: 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 Sq7 tdi quattro auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 170 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Audi Sq7 tdi quattro auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A1 | Audi Sq7 tdi quattro auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 67,791 mi | 107,302 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 235,482 | 170 |
Most common faults
Audi A1
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Audi Sq7 tdi quattro auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Audi Sq7 tdi quattro auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% 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.