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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi S1. Check any S1 by registration number below.

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79.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.4%

vs Audi Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi S1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi S1 has an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, which is 10.4 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your S1 on the road.

The most common reasons a Audi S1 fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your S1 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi S1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi S1 performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 37 vehicles

73.0%Average
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

70.8%

2015

Based on 80 vehicles

80.0%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

46.0%

2014

Based on 416 vehicles

82.2%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

25.3%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

0

Based on 188 vehicles

81.9%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi S1

The most common reasons a Audi S1 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

7.5%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.4%
Audi S1 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.4%

Front Nearside

2.7%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi S1

Audi S1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi S1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi S1?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi S1 is 79.3% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi S1?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi S1 are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (7.5%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi S1 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, the Audi S1 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi S1?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi S1?
Typical mileage for the Audi S1: 109,284 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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