2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · DK61 FFY

The vehicle holds a valid MOT pass issued on 1 December 2025 at 105,481 miles, which remains current through late November 2026. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable, though not without recurring minor defects. The most recent test shows the tester flagged worn front and rear brake discs along with deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers and worn suspension arm bushes. These are low-severity advisories rather than dangerous failures, suggesting the car has been kept running but not always cosmetically or preventatively refreshed. The pass on 1 December followed a failure just six days earlier on 25 November 2025 at the identical recorded mileage, indicating the owner addressed the headlamp aim and anti-roll bar linkage dust cover issues promptly before retesting. That short turnaround is a positive sign of reactive maintenance, even if the underlying wear pattern points to deferred rather than proactive care. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between 22 December 2022 at 84,031 miles and 16 December 2023 at 89,065 miles, the car covered roughly 5,000 miles in twelve months. From 16 December 2023 to 20 December 2024 at 99,909 miles, the annual jump was approximately 10,844 miles. The most recent stretch from 20 December 2024 to 1 December 2025 at 105,481 miles shows around 5,572 miles in just over eleven months. The average sits close to 7,500 miles per year over the vehicle's fourteen-year life, which is unremarkable for a small urban hatchback. No glaring gaps or sudden spikes suggest the odometer is credible and the car has been used regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods. A buyer inspecting this A1 in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components. The repeated advisories around track rod end ball joint dust covers and suspension arm bushes across the 2025 tests indicate these rubber and gaiter items are perishing on a cyclical basis. Check for play in the front suspension by rocking the wheel at twelve and six o'clock, and inspect the Macpherson strut top mounts for knocking over sharp bumps. The front brake discs have appeared as worn or pitted in both 2022 and 2025, so measure disc thickness and look for a lip at the outer edge. Rear brake discs were also flagged in 2025, meaning the car may have been driven with worn friction material longer than ideal. Examine the constant velocity boot on the nearside driveshaft outer joint, which was noted as severely deteriorated in 2022; if it has not been replaced, grease contamination and joint wear are likely. Tyre wear has appeared repeatedly as an advisory, particularly on the rear and inner edges, so check alignment and wheel tracking before committing to a purchase.