2022 Audi A1 30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 473 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A1 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 26 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.1% | 95 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.7% | 93 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 332 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 136 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A1 30
Before buying a 2022 Audi A1 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A1 30s pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 473 2022 Audi A1 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A1 30?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2022 A1 30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 473 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.