2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · C23 HAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 14, 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. The tester failed the car just one day prior at 39,013 miles due to critical wear on both front lower suspension arm bushes and thin rear brake pads. While these issues appear to have been addressed to secure the recent pass, the failure indicates a significant progression of mechanical degradation compared to the minor wear noted in 2024. At 39,014 miles, this ten-year-old Audi has covered significantly less ground than average, averaging 3,900 miles per year. This low usage explains the perishing of the rear tyres noted in May 2023 at 23,384 miles, where rubber showed cracking. However, such low mileage often suggests the car sits for long periods, potentially leading to the degradation of rubber-based components and the premature thinning of brake brake pads, which can occur when vehicles remain stationary for extended durations without being cycled through regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to ensure the lower control arms were replaced with high-quality parts rather than merely repaired. The recurring mentions of worn bushes from 2024 leading to a total failure in 2026 suggest the front end is a known point of vulnerability. Additionally, because the rear brake system has been flagged for thin pads across three consecutive years in 2024, 2025, and 2026, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the rear discs and calipers to ensure they are not seized or corroded from prolonged low use.