2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,158 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,158 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    760 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    457 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    364 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.2%
  2. Lights & electrics16.0%
  3. Brakes11.4%
  4. Tyres9.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Audi A1?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2011 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,158 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi A1?

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

Is the 2011 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).