2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Audi A1 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,288 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    571 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    337 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    179 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended0.4%
  8. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Audi A1?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2021 Audi A1 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,288 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Audi A1?

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

Is the 2021 Audi A1 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).