2020 Audi A1 1.5L Petrol · JC20 JDC

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate following the March 2026 test at 72,024 miles, with the tester recording only an advisory for brake pads wearing thin across all four corners. This indicates a stable maintenance trajectory rather than a deteriorating one, as the car cleared its annual inspection without any mandatory defects. The advisory reflects standard high mileage consumable depletion rather than a mechanical fault. Previous tests show the same brake pad wear notation appearing in March 2024, confirming a predictable replacement cycle that aligns with the recorded distance covered. No structural compromises or critical safety failures appear in the official DVSA log. Annual testing provides a consistent chronological framework, yet the mileage accumulation reveals heavy usage. The odometer advanced from 36,344 miles in March 2024 to 72,024 miles by March 2026, representing roughly 35,000 miles over just two years. This pace significantly exceeds the typical six-year average and places accelerated stress on running gear, engine mounts, and transmission components. The March 2025 records capture a sharp interval jump from the previous year, while the gap between the 2023 and 2024 inspections shows a steady 9,000-mile progression. Consistent annual testing prevents long periods of undetected degradation, though the sheer volume of kilometres demands careful scrutiny of wear items. The March 2025 failure highlighted offside and nearside front tyres worn on the edges by two millimetres, a pattern that typically points to incorrect camber settings, worn suspension bushes, or prolonged misalignment. The accompanying missing nearside rear road wheel fixing required immediate attention, and the subsequent March 2026 pass confirms the fastener was replaced and the hub secured properly. You should examine the current tyre tread depth and edge wear to verify whether alignment corrections took effect. Inspect the brake discs for scoring or excessive runout given the repeated pad wear advisories, check the rear wheel bearing for play, and verify the windscreen chips noted in March 2023 have not spread into the driver sightline. Confirm all four wheel nuts torque to specification before taking delivery.