Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A
From 877 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 96.2% vs 94.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 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 tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 1 |
| headlamp 'dip' switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.2% | a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-As tested had between 11,910 and 25,903 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,275 median miles, the A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 877 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 Tfsi S-A is 21,275 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,910 and 25,903 miles.
Buying a used A1 S Line Black Ed 35 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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