2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · FT13 YTG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a persistent and worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and component wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 79,529 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure due to track rod end dust cover damage and uneven rear tyre wear. The recurring presence of rear sub-frame corrosion has appeared across the last three annual tests, indicating that while the rust is not yet structurally critical, the underlying degradation of the chassis is not being arrested. At 79,529 miles over 13 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,118 miles per year, which aligns with typical low usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent annual intervals, with roughly 7,500 miles driven between October 2023 and 2024, and another 7,150 miles between 2024 and 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting stationary, which is generally beneficial to rubber components and seals despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis integrity, specifically focusing on the sub-frames and suspension mounting points. The history flags repeated issues with front suspension arm bushes, MacPherson struts, and coil springs, all of which showed corrosion or wear in 2023 and 2024. The 2025 failure for a damaged track rod end dust cover suggests that steering-related components are reaching the end of their service life. Attention should also be paid to the braking system, as previous records noted pitted front discs and corroded brake hoses and heavily rusted rear backplates.