2010 Audi A1 · 5,342 MOT tests
2010 Audi A1 reliability
2010 Audi A1s fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 A1 years (5,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 33.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 93,787
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,342
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.1% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.8%
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Tyres7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.82%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.33%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.18%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.88%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.44%)
Is a 2010 Audi A1 reliable?
2010 Audi A1s fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 A1 years (5,342 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.82% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.33% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Audi A1 shows 93,787 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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