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Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a reliable? We analysed 1,969 real MOT tests across 537 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,969 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
21,953mi
Annual Mileage
5,178mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a.

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.9%
2021
91.9%
2020
93.1%
2019

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,082 mi/yr
Typical
5,178 mi/yr
Average
6,205 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,865 mi/yr

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 267 89.9% 15,273 23,470 31,179
2020 1,348 91.9% 13,750 21,658 32,405
2019 317 93.1% 14,814 21,584 30,771

How Long Does a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Last?

Based on 537 Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,953 mi
75th Percentile
32,167 mi
95th Percentile
51,285 mi
Max Recorded
86,109 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

93.1% MOT pass rate from 317 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.9% MOT pass rate from 267 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 317 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a THIS CAR 91.7% 1,969 21,953 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Mazda 3 TS2 80.3% 902 85,616 mi 22 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a?

The Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,969 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a owner drives around 5,178 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a reliable?
Based on 1,969 MOT tests, the Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a do per year?
The typical Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a does around 5,178 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A1 Citycarver 30 TFSI S-a is 2019 with a 93.1% pass rate across 317 tests.