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Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI reliable? We analysed 1,222 real MOT tests across 620 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,222 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
25,094mi
Annual Mileage
6,803mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI.

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.4%
2023
90.1%
2022
90.5%
2021

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,421 mi/yr
Typical
6,803 mi/yr
Average
8,144 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,535 mi/yr

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 141 89.4% 15,467 22,174 31,941
2022 385 90.1% 16,296 22,863 30,048
2021 642 90.5% 19,350 27,196 37,954

How Long Does a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Last?

Based on 620 Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,094 mi
75th Percentile
35,517 mi
95th Percentile
61,265 mi
Max Recorded
126,006 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI

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

Best year
2021

90.5% MOT pass rate from 642 tests

Year to avoid
2023

89.4% MOT pass rate from 141 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.5% across 642 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — 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 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI THIS CAR 90.3% 1,222 25,094 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
Suzuki Gs 500 K7 83% 1,659 19,284 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI?

The Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 1,222 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 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI 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 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI owner drives around 6,803 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 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI reliable?
Based on 1,222 MOT tests, the Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI do per year?
The typical Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI does around 6,803 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI?
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 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A1 S Line Black ED 25 TFSI is 2021 with a 90.5% pass rate across 642 tests.