2015 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · EL07 AUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT on 30 March 2026. However, the recent history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. A failure occurred just five days prior to the most recent test at 106,381 miles, due to an insecure central front exhaust and a brake lever that failed to release correctly. While these issues were rectified to achieve a pass, the recurring nature of mechanical failures suggests the owner only addresses faults when they reach a legal failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between the February 2023 test at 72,992 miles and the March 2025 test at 94,308 miles, the car covered 21,000 miles, indicating steady annual use. The jump to 106,401 miles by March 2026 shows a similar rate of accumulation, which correlates with the consistent wear on consumable components noted throughout the inspection record. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system specifically, as the record shows a persistent history of issues. From 2023 through 2025, the tester flagged imbalanced brakes, thin pads, and pitted front discs. The failure in March 2026 regarding a non-releasing brake lever indicates a potential issue with caliper sliders or hydraulic return that requires thorough verification. An inspection should check for uneven pad wear and binding calipers to ensure the recent repair has fully resolved the underlying mechanical friction. The MOT history also highlights a pattern of neglecting tyre maintenance, with tyres flagged as worn to the legal limit or showing uneven edges in every annual test since 2023. This suggests either poor alignment geometry or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Given the recent exhaust failure in the most recent test, the buyer should also visually inspect the exhaust hangers and mounting for signs of excessive corrosion or structural fatigue that could lead to future failures.