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Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A

Overall MOT pass rate
93.5% +15.2% vs UK average

From 542 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.026 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 24,856-mile median distance driven.
This page covers a specific trim. For combined pass rate, fleet numbers, and all variants see the Audi A1 overview.

Common MOT failure categories

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2.0%
a tyre seriously damaged1.7%
tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%
tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes0.6%
windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view0.4%
a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber0.4%
Full breakdown

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm11
a tyre seriously damaged9
tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4
tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes3
windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view2
a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber2
number plate does not conform to the specified requirements2
a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2
a tyre cords visible or damaged1
a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1

By registration year

YearPass rateTop failures
202193.5%a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged

Typical mileage

Half of all A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-As tested had between 17,561 and 26,463 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

17,561
26,463
median: 24,856 miles

At 24,856 median miles, the A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other Audi models

Audi A380.5%
Audi A479.1%
Audi A182.4%
Audi TT82.9%
Audi A584.2%

Common questions

What is the Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A MOT pass rate?

The Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 542 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A?

The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.

What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A is 24,856 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,561 and 26,463 miles.

Buying a used A1 S Line Black Ed 30 Tfsi S-A?

Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.

The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.

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