2022 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · KN53 ABS

A defining theme in the DVSA record for this 2022 Audi A1 is the emergence of component wear advisories at the most recent test on 27 June 2026, following a completely clean pass the year before on 19 July 2025. The earlier test recorded nothing of note, indicating the vehicle met all MOT standards with no advisories, yet the 2026 examination flagged four separate items concentrated around the tyres and rear braking hardware. This shift from an unblemished record to one carrying multiple advisories over a single twelve-month interval suggests that consumable wear has begun to accelerate, a pattern commonly seen as vehicles move out of their earliest years and into the phase where tyres, brake friction surfaces, and associated components require closer monitoring. The recorded mileage of 22,260 miles across roughly four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,565 miles, which is low for the vehicle's age. Such modest mileage typically reduces wear on high-stress drivetrain and suspension components, but it can also mean that certain parts have spent extended periods either stationary or subjected only to short journeys. Brake discs and pads are particularly susceptible in this scenario, as infrequent use can promote surface corrosion, pitting, and uneven wear patterns, especially on vehicles that may have experienced periods of light or intermittent use rather than consistent daily driving. The two tests on file are spaced approximately eleven months apart with a recorded mileage increase that would need to be verified against the V5C and service documentation to confirm consistency. For a prospective buyer, the four advisories recorded at the June 2026 test warrant focused inspection. The front tyres were noted as both slightly damaged with cracking or perishing and as worn close to the legal limit on both edges, while the rear tyres carried similar cracking and perishing on both sides. Perishing of this nature on a 2022 vehicle is unusually early and may indicate age-related rubber degradation rather than purely mileage-driven wear, so close visual inspection of the sidewalls for fine cracking, and confirmation of the manufacturing date stamp on each tyre, is advisable. Replacement of all four tyres should be budgeted for prior to use, as tyres approaching the legal tread limit alongside sidewall damage would not be considered roadworthy for ongoing service. The offside rear brake disc advisory, describing pitting and scoring on the inner face though not seriously weakened, is consistent with the mileage profile and is the type of wear that can progress if left unaddressed. On a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding, or metallic squeal from the rear corner, and feel for judder through the brake pedal or vibration under firm pedal application, which could indicate the disc surface has deteriorated further since the test. Inspect the inner face of the rear discs through the wheel spokes for visible lipping, blueing from heat, or deep scoring, and check that the rear calipers are releasing cleanly without any binding that would accelerate uneven wear. A thorough inspection of the rear brake pads for remaining friction material, alongside a check for any corrosion on the brake caliper carriers that might prevent free movement, would complete a sensible evaluation of the braking system prior to purchase.