2017 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · R27 WDW

The most recent test, carried out in September 2025 at 29,774 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure that also logged no defects. That unusual fail-pass pairing normally indicates a preliminary issue that was rectified before retest, yet the absence of any documented defect on either result leaves no mechanical fault to explain it. Across all five MOT entries, no advisory has ever been issued. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, with the car presenting no recurring faults, no suspension wear, no brake binding, and no corrosion flagged at any point in its history. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,308 miles per year. The recorded interval between August 2022 and August 2023 shows just 858 miles of use, followed by similar modest annual increments of around 1,100 miles up to the September 2025 test. This indicates light, regular use rather than prolonged standing, which is generally favourable, though it does mean the car has spent a good deal of its life on short journeys or in occasional use. There is no evidence of rapid accumulation or a long gap between tests, so the low annual mileage appears genuine and consistent. Given the unblemished test history, there are no specific mechanical components flagged for concern. A sensible buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection, particularly of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as low-mileage cars of this age often develop perished rubber and surface corrosion on discs and brake lines through underuse. Tyre age, not just tread depth, should be checked, as should the condition of the exhaust system for external corrosion. None of these items are indicated as faults from the DVSA record, but a nine-year-old car with this usage pattern warrants a physical look around before purchase.