MOT reliability

Audi A1 tfsi s-line

Q: Is the Audi A1 tfsi s-line reliable?

Across 8 Audi A1 tfsi s-line vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

8 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Audi A1 tfsi s-line vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Audi A1 tfsi s-line has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,846 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,104

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Audi A1 tfsi s-line problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A1 tfsi s-line MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
Brakes15%
Other15%
Identification & plates7%
Visibility4%
Lamps & electrical3%

Audi A1 tfsi s-line pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	8	75%
4	9	89%
5	7	86%
6	10	70%
7	9	78%
8	7	86%
9	6	67%
10	4	100%
11	4	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Audi A1 tfsi s-line MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A1 tfsi s-line MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
oil level low (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Audi A1 tfsi s-line pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	2	12	92%	30,360
2017	2	20	65%	58,113
2016	1	9	89%	48,034
2015	2	20	80%	68,824
2014	1	3	67%	76,142

Audi A1 tfsi s-line reliability FAQ

Across 8 Audi A1 tfsi s-line vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A1 tfsi s-line 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)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Audi A1 tfsi s-line in our data has covered around 54,846 miles.

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