Audi A1: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,218,451 Audi A1 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.0% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,118 | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 103,588 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 114,912 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 137,228 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 137,676 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 139,646 | 6.3% |
| 2016 | 149,105 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 131,444 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 111,760 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 90,716 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 44,208 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 31,204 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 16,786 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | 3.1% |
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.