2016 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · CP16 FXJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 104,924 miles, it failed a test just three days prior due to a missing wheel fixing and a worn nearside front tyre. The presence of oil on the underside of the vehicle in the 2026 test, following a similar advisory from April 2025, indicates a persistent oil leak that has not yet been effectively addressed or rectified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical high-use vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year over its ten-year life. However, the de-identified data shows a significant spike in usage between April 2025 and April 2026, where the car covered over 11,700 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation, combined with the high total mileage of 104,000 miles, places increased stress on high-wear-and-tear components, particularly the drivetrain and rubber suspension bushings. A buyer must inspect the engine bay to identify the source of the recurring oil leak, as the tester has flagged this issue across two consecutive years. The recurring failure for tyres being worn to the legal limit in 2024, 2025, and 2026 suggests a lack of basic preventative maintenance or an alignment issue causing uneven wear. A physical inspection of the front suspension and the wheel fixing points is essential to ensure the missing bolt noted in April did not caused structural damage to the hub or brake assembly.