2018 Audi A1 · 72,188 MOT tests
2018 Audi A1 reliability
2018 Audi A1s fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 A1 years (72,188 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 32,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 72,188
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.2% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Suspension3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.49%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.94%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.35%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.1%)
Is a 2018 Audi A1 reliable?
2018 Audi A1s fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 A1 years (72,188 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.62% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.49% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Audi A1 shows 32,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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