2016 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · AY66 XSB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed its latest test on 30 October 2025 at 38,273 miles, it initially failed due to a fractured offside front coil spring and an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush. The subsequent pass addressed these faults but left an advisory for a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, indicating that the front suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the vehicle's low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered only 6,085 miles, maintaining a consistent pattern of low-intensity use. The clean records from 2022 through 2024 suggest the vehicle remained in good condition during that period, though the low-mileage usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seizing of mechanical parts which explains the sudden structural failure in the most recent test. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the repairs made after the October 2025 failure were comprehensive. The remaining advisory on the nearside suspension arm bush suggests this component is likely cracking or perished, requiring replacement to prevent a future MOT failure. Given the age and low mileage, it is also vital to check brake discs for surface corrosion and calipers for seizing, as these are common issues on vehicles that sit stationary for long periods between uses.