Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A
From 1,075 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.3% vs 90.7% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 29 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.3% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 2020 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-As tested had between 16,315 and 34,108 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,803 median miles, the A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 1,075 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi S-A is 23,803 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,315 and 34,108 miles.
Buying a used A1 Technik 25 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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