Audi S1
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 499 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
499
Best Year
2015 (88%)
Years Covered
3
About the Audi S1
The Audi S1 has been tested 499 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2014 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 92 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 78%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 67,095 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 64,276 miles.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the S1 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi S1 by Year
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