Audi A1: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,218,451 Audi A1 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.0% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,118 | 12.7% |
| 2011 | 103,588 | 11.6% |
| 2012 | 114,912 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 137,228 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 137,676 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 139,646 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 149,105 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 131,444 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 111,760 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 16,786 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | 0.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.