2020 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · EA70 CVP

The most recent MOT in May 2026 at 40,696 miles passed with no defects, indicating the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards at the time of testing. However, the trend in the preceding 12 months shows a clear pattern of brake and tyre wear being managed at the threshold of legal limits. The December 2023 failure—caused solely by front tyres below the 1.6mm tread requirement—was rectified before the next test, but the May 2025 advisory for "both rear tyres perishing and worn" alongside worn front brakes suggests the previous owner delayed replacement until just before the next MOT. While no serious structural or mechanical faults have been recorded, the recurring advisories on brake discs and tyre condition imply a history of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage accumulation of approximately 6,783 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the data reveals a notable 4,152-mile gap between the December 2023 failure and the May 2024 test—an unusually long interval for a car with active wear issues. The December 2023 failure and subsequent pass at 27,875 miles occurred within days, indicating the tyres were replaced immediately, but the lack of further advisories until May 2025 suggests either a brief period of stable condition or that other wear was not yet critical. The most recent 6,078 miles since May 2025 have passed without new defects, but the advisories from 2025 remain unaddressed in the May 2026 test, raising questions about whether the tyres and brakes have since been renewed. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the brake system, focusing on the front discs and pads, as the December 2023 advisories for worn discs—though not excessive—could now be approaching replacement thresholds given the mileage since. The tyres, particularly the rears, were flagged as perishing in 2025, so checking for dry rot, uneven wear, or cracking is essential. Suspension components, such as bushes and coil springs, have not been mentioned in the MOT history, but given the age and mileage, a thorough check for wear or leaks in the struts or dampers is advisable. Structural integrity appears sound, but a close examination of the wheel arches and underbody for corrosion—especially around the rear—would be prudent, given the edge wear noted on the nearside rear tyre in 2023.