2018 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · BT68 XGC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a decline in preventative maintenance following several years of clean records. While the car passed in December 2025 at 45,928 miles, it failed a test just five days prior at 45,864 miles due to multiple track rod end dust covers and perished tyre rubber. Although the owner addressed these specific faults before the subsequent pass, the recurring appearance of rubber component failure suggests that maintenance is neglected until a test failure occurs. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2024, the car covered 14,083 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, the 3,083 miles recorded between late 2024 and late 2025 indicate a significant drop in usage which explains the cracking and perishing of the tyres noted in the 2025 test, as rubber compounds degrade over time when left stationary regardless of remaining tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension to ensure the track rod ends and dust covers were actually replaced rather than merely adjusted. The previous failure highlighted excessive deterioration on both the offside and nearside fronts, suggesting the aged rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. The tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting as the low mileage has masked age-related degradation that the MOT tester correctly identified as a risk.