2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · FE16 EVH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a developing trend regarding front-end suspension wear. The most recent test in November 2025 at 86,551 miles flagged an advisory for a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. This mirrors an identical advisory from the November 2024 test at 83,722 miles, indicating that the owner has opted not to replace the component despite repeated notifications over approximately 3,000 miles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging around 8,600 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with a jump of roughly 7,300 miles between November 2024 and November 2025, and a larger gap of 20,000 miles in the first four years of recorded history. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which often helps keep rubber components and seals supple, though the age of the vehicle still poses a risk of age-related degradation of plastic parts. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the offside front suspension to assess the extent of the bushing degradation. Since this fault has persisted for two consecutive years, the play in the arm may have progressed to the point of affecting handling or causing premature tyre wear. The modification to the front anti-roll bar linkage noted in September 2022 should also be examined to ensure the aftermarket part is secure and has not introduced signs of fatigue or stress at the mounting points.