2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · KY62 BNO

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent passing trend. The most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 74,103 miles was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of successful tests over the last five years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without chronic mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 5,293 miles per year. The odometer readings show a steady, linear increase, moving from 56,674 miles in September 2021 to 74,103 miles by August 2025. There are no suspicious mileage drops or sudden spikes, which indicates regular, light usage rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy commercial use. Previous records highlight minor consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical neglect. In September 2024 at 69,918 miles, the tester flagged a worn, pitted front brake disc and a nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit. Since these issues did not reappear in the 2025 test, it is reasonable to assume the owner replaced these components. The September 2022 test noted an insecure rear registration plate, which is a trivial trim fault. A prospective buyer should focus on components that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT history is clean, the low annual usage can lead to perished rubber seals, degraded suspension bushes, or battery failure. Check the condition of the brake fluid and coolant, as these require interval-based changes regardless of the 74,103 recorded miles. A physical inspection should confirm there is no hidden corrosion on the underbody, as the MOT record does not mention structural integrity issues but does not explicitly rule them out for a vehicle of this age.