Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi
From 1,224 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 26 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 1.5mm | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 5 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
Typical mileage
Half of all A1 Technik 30 Tfsis tested had between 17,730 and 35,095 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,345 median miles, the A1 Technik 30 Tfsi has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,224 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi is 25,345 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,730 and 35,095 miles.
Buying a used A1 Technik 30 Tfsi?
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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