MOT reliability
Audi 1.8t
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Audi 1.8t vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Audi 1.8t has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,836 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
6,374
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi 1.8t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi 1.8t MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
Audi 1.8t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Audi 1.8t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi 1.8t MOT tests:
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Audi 1.8t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 78,011 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 149,661 |
Audi 1.8t reliability FAQ
Across 2 Audi 1.8t vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi 1.8t MOT issues are:
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Audi 1.8t in our data has covered around
113,836 miles.
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