2021 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · ET21 AKJ

The 2021 Audi A1 shows a clean roadworthiness profile from official DVSA records, with the maintenance trend stable across both annual examinations. The tester passed the vehicle on 21 May 2025 at 11,197 miles, logging no defects or advisories. The tester also passed the car on 28 May 2024 at 7,285 miles with no fault recorded. Such consecutive clean certificates indicate the previous keeper kept the car to at least statutory minimum standards. Mileage sits far below typical for a five-year-old hatchback. The odometer climbed just 3,912 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, averaging roughly 2,239 miles per year since registration. This low accumulation points to light urban use or long storage periods. The history contains only two entries, so the sparse data limits deeper insight into earlier condition, yet no test gaps beyond the standard cycle appear. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection despite the absent flags. Low miles paired with possible standing promote age-related issues unseen by MOT lamps. Examine suspension bushes for cracking, brake discs for corrosion and binding calipers from disuse, and structural integrity beneath sills for rust. Tyres may show sidewall perishing rather than tread wear, given age outpacing distance. The exhaust emissions test passed both times, but listen for cold-start degradation in the system. Documentary evidence supports a sound mechanical baseline, though hands-on checks of dormant components remain prudent before purchase.