Audi S1
From 381 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.5% of S1 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 86.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all S1s tested had between 47,644 and 76,224 miles on the clock.
At 62,439 median miles, the S1 has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi S1 MOT pass rate?
The Audi S1 has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 381 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi S1?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi S1 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi S1 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi S1 is 62,439 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,644 and 76,224 miles.
Buying a used S1?
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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