2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,168 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,168

MOT tests analysed

7.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.7%	43
2	Brakes	3.3%	39
3	Visibility	0.9%	10
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.7%	8
5	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	6
6	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	39
2	Tread depth	20
3	Brake discs	11
4	Headlamp aim	7
5	Wipers	7
6	Service brake performance	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.8%	208
2	Brakes	16.6%	194
3	Other defects	4.7%	55
4	Visibility	2.1%	24
5	Suspension	0.8%	9
6	Steering	0.5%	6

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 A1 Citycarver 30 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	838	5.1%
30-60k	310	12.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 A1 Citycarver 30 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	383	6.5%
2024	371	7.0%
2025	389	8.5%

What to check before buying a 2020 A1 Citycarver 30 S-A

Before buying a 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.7% 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 (3.3% 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 (0.9% 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 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-As pass their MOT?

92.8% of the 1,168 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).

Does the 2020 A1 Citycarver 30 S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,168 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.