2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

19,831 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,831 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    749 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    471 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    335 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    191 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    167 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush likely to become detached0.5%
    147 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.9%
  2. Suspension5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%

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 2018 Audi A1?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2018 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,831 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 tyres.

Is the 2018 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

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