2016 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AP66 DPX

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, though the maintenance trend has shifted from a clean record to showing early component wear. While the car passed four consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025 without any defects, the most recent inspection on 2 March 2026 at 63,776 miles flagged wear on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. This indicates that rubber components are beginning to degrade. The' pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, showing a steady accumulation of approximately 6,400 miles per annum. Between the tests at 52,845 miles in March 2022 and 63,776 miles in March 2026, the car covered roughly 11,000 miles. This low-intensity usage suggests a typical commuting profile rather than high-stress long-distance driving, which likely explains the absence of mechanical failures in the previous three years of recorded history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension to monitor the condition of the worn bushes. The tester noted that the arm bushes did not yet result in excessive movement, but their presence on both sides suggests a developing issue that will eventually require replacement to maintain handling and prevent uneven tyre wear. Checking for play in the ball joints and outer links is advisable to ensure the wear has not progressed beyond the bushes themselves.