CarCostCheck

Audi A1

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 440,679 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

440,679

Best Year

2023 (99%)

Years Covered

14

About the Audi A1

The Audi A1 has been tested 440,679 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (2010 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 77 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer AUDI A1s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 100,154 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 20,092 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Audi A1?

vs national average+5% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average-3% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread21 percentage points
Reliability trendImproving over years

Audi A1 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202399%7720,092 mi
202296%68519,593 mi
202193%19,91223,658 mi
202092%22,55029,393 mi
201991%39,39635,825 mi
201887%37,86841,731 mi
201785%44,84149,409 mi
201684%50,73157,760 mi
201584%47,68766,329 mi
201483%47,35972,929 mi
201381%47,35580,281 mi
201281%40,96589,124 mi
201179%37,93696,304 mi
201078%3,317100,154 mi

Audi A1 Guides & Articles

Checking a specific Audi A1?

Enter the reg plate to see its individual MOT history, mileage verification, and predicted costs.

GB

Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data

GB