2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 560 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).

Pass rate

560

MOT tests analysed

5.5%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 — 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.9%	22
2	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	7
3	Brakes	0.5%	3
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	2
5	Other defects	0.4%	2
6	Visibility	0.2%	1

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 — 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	11
2	Registration plates	3
3	Brake pads	3
4	Tread depth	2
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	1
6	Windscreen	1

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	12.3%	69
2	Brakes	11.1%	62
3	Other defects	4.3%	24
4	Visibility	3.0%	17
5	Road wheels	0.2%	1
6	Lighting & signalling	0.2%	1

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 — 2022 A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	467	5.1%
30-60k	90	7.8%

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 — 2022 A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	45	4.4%
2025	513	5.7%

What to check before buying a 2022 A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.9% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (0.5% 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.

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 S Line Black Ed 35 S-As pass their MOT?

94.5% of the 560 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).

Does the 2022 A1 S Line Black Ed 35 S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 560 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.