Audi A1

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 440,679 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

440,679

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Audi A1

The Audi A1 was MOT tested 440,679 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2010 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 19,912 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 78%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Audi A1s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,177

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,632

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Audi A1?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average-3% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 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

Questions about the Audi A1

Is the Audi A1 reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2010 to 2023), the Audi A1 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 440,679 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year Audi A1 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Audi A1 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 78%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.