2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · FV16 FFZ

The 2016 Audi A1 presents a stable and currently sound mechanical condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 June 2026 at 82,948 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past four years shows a clear improvement. Between 2022 and 2025, testers repeatedly flagged front brake wear, tyre deterioration, and uneven wear patterns. The clean pass in 2026 indicates these items were addressed, suggesting the last owner invested in front brake pads, discs, and a set of tyres shortly before the June 2025 test. No new advisories have emerged since, which is a positive sign for short-term reliability. Mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered roughly 8,300 miles per year on average, with recorded intervals showing steady use: 42,001 miles in June 2022, 54,542 miles in June 2023, 68,648 miles in June 2024, 76,115 miles in June 2025, and 82,948 miles in June 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, indicating regular annual use rather than long periods of standing or recent high-mileage covering. The MOT record is complete and consecutive, with no missing years, which supports a transparent ownership history. Despite the clean 2026 result, the recurring front brake advisories in 2024 and 2025 warrant a closer look. The tester noted worn and pitted front discs alongside thin pads in both years, which suggests the braking system endured sustained heavy use before replacement. A buyer should inspect the current disc thickness and pad material to confirm the recent parts are holding up, and check for any uneven pad wear that could point to a binding caliper or seized slide pin. The 2025 advisory on cracking front tyre sidewalls also raises a question about age-related rubber degradation, so verifying the date codes on all four tyres is sensible, particularly if the car has spent time outdoors. The rear axle deserves attention too. In 2022, the tester flagged perishing rear tyres and uneven wear on the offside rear, hinting at possible suspension misalignment or a worn rear bush. While no rear-end faults have appeared since, a physical check of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for leaks or play would be prudent. The car has now passed 82,000 miles, a point where front lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links commonly wear on this platform. Inspecting these components for play, corrosion, and perishing will give a clearer picture of how well the car has been maintained beyond the MOT minimum.