2017 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · DX17 MZL

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a worsening trend in maintenance quality, moving from a clean record in late 2023 to multiple failures in the most recent testing cycles. While the November 2025 test resulted in a pass, the inspector flagged a significant list of advisories including worn tyres, pitted brake discs, a binding offside rear brake, and worn suspension bushes. The failure in November 2025 was primarily due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, but the underlying mechanical issues regarding tyres and brakes persisted into the pass. The recorded mileage of 83,274 miles at the November 2025 test indicates an average annual usage of approximately 9,250 miles. This pattern remains consistent with a typical nine-year-old vehicle. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles between the October 2023 test at 77,365 miles and the November 2024 test at 82,027 miles, followed by a similar progression into the 2025 records. This suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and front-end suspension. The MOT history shows a recurring issue with the offside rear service brake binding, which appeared in both the November 2024 failure and the November 2025 advisories. The brake discs on both the nearside and offside rear are also showing signs of pitting and scoring. These recurring faults suggest that while the vehicle is being tested, the underlying mechanical wear is not being fully addressed by the current owner. The suspension components also require close inspection. The tester flagged wear in the nearside front suspension arm bushes and the offside front upper Macpherson strut pin or bush in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. These are not new issues but represent an ongoing trend of component degradation. Given the recent advisories regarding tyre cracking and perishing on the nearside front, the buyer should also verify the overall condition of all rubber components and ensure the engine management system is fully functional.