2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · GN13 XLS

The vehicle achieved a pass certificate on 3 June 2025 at 145,446 miles with zero defects recorded. Earlier that same day, the tester rejected the car solely because the nearside headlamp aim was too high, a minor adjustment rectified immediately. Maintenance appears consistent and stable. Although the 2024 test highlighted tyre damage and the 2022 inspection flagged suspension wear, the clean 2025 result indicates the owner addressed these mechanical concerns rather than ignoring them. Mileage accumulation has been inconsistent. Between January 2022 and March 2023, the car covered approximately 7,373 miles, yet usage dropped significantly between March 2023 and June 2024, recording a mere 75 miles over 15 months. The vehicle then saw heavy use in the year leading to the most recent test, accumulating 12,655 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This pattern suggests the car experienced periods of storage or very light driving followed by intense daily use. Given the history of tyre defects in both 2022 and 2024, including perishing sidewalls and a nail penetration, a thorough inspection of all four tyres for age-related cracking and tread depth is essential. The 2022 test flagged a worn offside front suspension top mount and a corroded rear silencer. With the car now exceeding 145,000 miles, you should closely examine the front suspension components for renewed play and inspect the exhaust system for advanced corrosion, particularly around the rear silencer and mounting points.