Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A
From 1,099 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 98.5% vs 92.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 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 | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| 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 | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 1 |
| obligatory mirror or device missing | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 96.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
Typical mileage
Half of all A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-As tested had between 14,056 and 30,397 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,441 median miles, the A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,099 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 S Line Competition Tfsi S-A is 21,441 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,056 and 30,397 miles.
Buying a used A1 S Line Competition 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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