MOT reliability
Audi A1 tdi
11 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Audi A1 tdi vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Audi A1 tdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,227 miles.
11
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
9,071
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A1 tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A1 tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
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Other34%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Audi A1 tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 11 | 91% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 12 | 75% |
| 6 | 11 | 64% |
| 7 | 15 | 73% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 15 | 67% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Diesel (11)
Most common Audi A1 tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A1 tdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (5 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 3 should normally be on 0 - zero , unless car heavily laden, (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- 215/45R16 (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection (2 times)
Audi A1 tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25 | 72% | 90,767 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 101,600 |
| 2013 | 2 | 29 | 72% | 100,606 |
| 2012 | 2 | 34 | 74% | 109,288 |
| 2011 | 2 | 31 | 81% | 122,401 |
Audi A1 tdi reliability FAQ
Across 11 Audi A1 tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A1 tdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
The typical Audi A1 tdi in our data has covered around
109,227 miles.
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