Audi A4 vs BMW 1 Series
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
Detailed Comparison
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Reliability Trend
💡 The BMW 1 Series has been improving while the Audi A4 has remained stable.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | Audi A4 | BMW 1 Series |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 93.9% | 96.6% |
| 2021 | 94.4% | 91.9% |
| 2020 | 89.2% | 90.3% |
| 2019 | 88.2% | 88.2% |
| 2018 | 87.2% | 87.1% |
| 2017 | 86.7% | 87.1% |
| 2016 | 84.0% | 84.2% |
| 2015 | 81.6% | 82.5% |
| 2014 | 80.9% | 80.1% |
| 2013 | 80.3% | 78.4% |
| 2012 | 79.1% | 75.8% |
| 2011 | 77.7% | 77.1% |
| 2010 | 76.8% | 75.9% |
| 2009 | 75.3% | 75.6% |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 74.2% |
| 2007 | 71.3% | 72.8% |
| 2006 | 70.8% | 72.3% |
| 2005 | 69.1% | 70.3% |
| 2004 | 64.6% | 68.3% |
| 2003 | 62.0% | 53.9% |
| 2002 | 59.3% | 56.6% |
| 2001 | 55.8% | 52.5% |
| 2000 | 48.9% | 54.6% |
| 1999 | 45.3% | 49.9% |
| 1998 | 44.3% | 41.5% |
| 1997 | 43.0% | 27.5% |
| 1996 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| 1995 | 40.5% | 44.7% |
| 1994 | 50.9% | — |
| 1971 | 55.9% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.