Common areas of non-compliance in ISO 9001 audits often include issues related to inadequate documentation, lack of proper record-keeping, failure to follow established procedures, and gaps in addressing nonconformities effectively. To proactively address these, organizations can focus on improving their documentation practices, enhancing record-keeping systems, ensuring adherence to procedures, conducting regular internal audits to identify nonconformities early, and implementing robust corrective action processes to prevent recurrence of issues. By addressing these areas, organizations can better prepare for ISO 9001 audits and demonstrate compliance with the standard.