2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,392 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    66 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.6%
  2. Lights & electrics16.4%
  3. Brakes13.1%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Audi A1?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2010 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,392 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi A1?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).