2020 Audi A1 · 28,248 MOT tests
2020 Audi A1 reliability
2020 Audi A1s fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 A1 years (28,248 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 9.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,389
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,248
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.5% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.91%
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 0.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.35%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.32%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.61%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.32%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.19%)
Is a 2020 Audi A1 reliable?
2020 Audi A1s fail 9.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 A1 years (28,248 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.01% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi A1 shows 26,389 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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