2017 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · AV67 AEC

The vehicle presents a fluctuating maintenance profile with a recent trend toward worsening mechanical wear. While the most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 79,732 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed immediately prior to this after several significant defects were identified. These failures involved critical components including worn rear brake discs, thin nearside rear brake pads, and excessively worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front. The presence of these faults suggests that while the car is currently legal, the interval between servicing and component replacement is stretching. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 2017 vehicle. The car has covered approximately 79,732 miles over nine years, averaging roughly 8,859 miles annually. The data shows steady progression from 26,561 miles in October 2020 to 79,732 miles in October 2025. There are no obvious signs of long-term stagnation or sudden, excessive mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage. The annual increases remain relatively predictable, which generally indicates a vehicle used for regular commuting rather than short, infrequent trips. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front-end suspension. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of brake wear, with issues flagged in October 2022, October 2023, and again in October 2025. This indicates that while pads and discs are being replaced, the wear rate is high or the service intervals are lagging. The recent failure regarding suspension arm bushes at 79,731 miles is a significant mechanical concern that requires verification that high-quality parts were used during the subsequent repair. Tyre maintenance also warrants scrutiny. The vehicle failed in October 2024 due to front tyre tread depths falling below the legal 1.6mm limit, following a previous advisory in October 2022 regarding worn edges. This pattern suggests the previous owner may have been reactive rather than proactive with consumable replacements. Beyond the brakes and suspension, check the condition of the windscreen, as damage was noted during the October 2025 test.