Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A (2021)
2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A
CarHunch analysed 565 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI is a genuinely reliable proposition: it posts a 92.3% first-time pass rate, substantially ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This petrol hatchback is performing well above the typical standard, suggesting owners are unlikely to face major structural or safety issues during ownership.
At 26,909 miles average for a three-year-old model, these cars are running within normal expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle indicates most defects caught are minor or wear-related rather than fundamental problems. However, the typical advisory count of two per test suggests you should budget for routine maintenance items—brake fluid checks, filter replacements, and general wear components—so have any used example independently inspected for the condition of suspension and brake components before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 557 | 92.2% | 0.22 |
| Other (1%) | 8 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A vehicles fall between 17,237 and 35,126 miles.
2021 Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 552 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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