Is the Audi A1 reliable?

The Audi A1 has an average MOT pass rate of 87% across 14 years, based on 440,679 tests in 2026. That's 5 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2023 with a 99% pass rate.

Which year Audi A1 is best?

The 2023 Audi A1 has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 78%. There's a 21 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

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.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	99%	77	20,092 mi
2022	96%	685	19,593 mi
2021	93%	19,912	23,658 mi
2020	92%	22,550	29,393 mi
2019	91%	39,396	35,825 mi
2018	87%	37,868	41,731 mi
2017	85%	44,841	49,409 mi
2016	84%	50,731	57,760 mi
2015	84%	47,687	66,329 mi
2014	83%	47,359	72,929 mi
2013	81%	47,355	80,281 mi
2012	81%	40,965	89,124 mi
2011	79%	37,936	96,304 mi
2010	78%	3,317	100,154 mi