Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa
From 490 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
Typical mileage
Half of all A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sas tested had between 14,019 and 28,558 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,109 median miles, the A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 490 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa is 22,109 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,019 and 28,558 miles.
Buying a used A1 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tfsi Sa?
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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