2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,000 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,000 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    434 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    425 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    144 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    67 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Audi A1?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2020 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,000 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Audi A1?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).