2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · EN61 HVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on February 23, 2026, at 94,754 miles. However, the maintenance trend appears inconsistent, showing a period of significant neglect followed by reactive repairs in early 2025. While the most recent test indicates the car meets the minimum legal standards, the history of structural failures suggests that the previous owner only addressed safety-critical issues after a formal inspection failure. At 94,754 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a small city car. The data reveals a notable gap in activity between January 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered only 734 miles in a full year. This period of low use likely explains the rubber perishing and cracking noted in the January 2024 advisories, as tyres and rubber components degrade through age and standing time as much as through driven miles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and drivetrain components due to the recurring history of uneven wear. The January 2025 failure highlighted multiple structural tyre defects, including bulges, tears, and a fractured road wheel, which are often symptoms of poor alignment or hitting significant road hazards. The severely deteriorated CV boot on the nearside front drive shaft noted in 2024 requires a check for grease leakage and excessive play in the joint, as these boots frequently lead to premature gearbox failure if not replaced. Beyond the tyres, the recurring reports of inner-edge wear in 2023 and 2025 suggest a persistent issue with wheel geometry or worn suspension bushes. The buyer should verify the condition of the control arms, ball joints, and coil springs for signs of play or corrosion. Given the history of perished sidewalls and fractured wheels, the current set of tyres and rims should be inspected for integrity to ensure no hidden structural damage remains from the previous failures.