2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

22,844 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,844 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    893 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    667 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    407 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.7%
    237 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    203 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    251 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.5%
  2. Tyres8.4%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2017 Audi A1?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2017 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,844 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi A1?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).