2011 Audi A1 · 61,788 MOT tests
2011 Audi A1 reliability
2011 Audi A1s fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 A1 years (61,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 89,588
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,788
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.1%
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.63%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.39%)
Is a 2011 Audi A1 reliable?
2011 Audi A1s fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 A1 years (61,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.23% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.76% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Audi A1 shows 89,588 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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