2014 Audi A1 · 83,672 MOT tests
2014 Audi A1 reliability
2014 Audi A1s fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 A1 years (83,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 23.8%
- 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 9
- 64,172
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 83,672
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.4% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.4%
- Tyres7.4%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.74%
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 2.72%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.62%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.22%)
Is a 2014 Audi A1 reliable?
2014 Audi A1s fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 A1 years (83,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.74% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.72% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi A1 shows 64,172 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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