2017 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AX17 EOS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 78,491 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a successful inspection in September 2024 at 71,223 miles, which also showed no issues. The absence of any recorded faults in the last two years suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 2017 vehicle. The car has covered 78,491 miles over approximately nine years, averaging roughly 8,700 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with the 2023 test at 64,649 miles and the 2022 test at 57,846 miles indicating regular, predictable driving rather than long periods of inactivity. This consistent use generally helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished seals often found in low-mileage, stationary vehicles. The historical records do highlight a period of neglected tyre maintenance between 2020 and 2022. In June 2020 at 47,860 miles, the tester noted a cut in the nearside rear tyre. This issue recurred in September 2021 at 50,809 miles with cracking and perishing on both rear tyres. By September 2022 at 57,846 miles, the vehicle also failed to meet tread depth requirements on the nearside front tyre. While these issues were resolved, as evidenced by the clean passes from 2023 onwards, they suggest a previous owner who was reactive rather than proactive regarding consumable replacement. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyres and suspension components to ensure the recent clean passes reflect actual mechanical health. Although no suspension or braking issues appear in the recent history, the previous tyre degradation could imply uneven wear patterns. I recommend checking the condition of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers, alongside a thorough inspection of the tyre treads and sidewalls for any signs of the perishing noted in earlier years.