2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · CP12 AAZ

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 2 August 2025 at 43,577 miles showing a clean pass with no defects. This follows two consecutive years of defect-free testing in 2024 and 2023. While the vehicle experienced a failure in September 2022 involving fractured and corroded rear coil springs alongside pitted brake discs, the subsequent clean records suggest these mechanical issues were addressed effectively. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 3,113 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental usage, such as the 3,815-mile increase between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests. This low-use pattern often correlates with less wear on drivetrain components, though it can occasionally lead to surface corrosion on braking surfaces if the vehicle sits idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly to ensure the coil spring issues noted in the September 2022 failure have been fully resolved and that no further corrosion is present. Although the brake discs showed pitting in 2022 and minor corrosion in 2015, the recent clean passes indicate the braking system is currently in good order. The historical record also highlights a tendency for tyre maintenance to be neglected, with multiple advisories regarding worn treads and punctures between 2017 and 2020. While these are consumable items rather than structural failures, a thorough check of the current tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity is advisable to ensure the current owner maintains higher standards than previous occupants.