2017 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · LC17 AXW

The 2017 Audi A1 presents a stable and generally improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 48,234 miles. That final test flagged only two advisories for front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, indicating the owner addressed the more serious braking and tyre defects that plagued earlier years. The record shows a clear trajectory of resolution: the 2023 failure for worn brake pads and a below-minimum offside front tyre was followed by a retest pass on the same day, and subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 show no recurrence of those critical braking issues. This pattern suggests attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. At 48,234 miles recorded on 14 October 2025, the car has averaged roughly 5,359 miles per year since new. The annual increments are consistent: 5,504 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, 5,729 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and 5,267 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The MOT record is complete and consecutive from 2022 through 2025, with no missing annual tests, which supports a well-documented service history. Despite the low mileage, the braking system has been a recurring area of concern. Front brake discs were flagged as worn in three consecutive tests from October 2023 through October 2024, and the October 2023 failure specifically identified pads below the 1.5mm minimum thickness on both the nearside front and offside rear. A buyer should inspect the current condition of all brake discs, pads, and calipers in person, paying particular attention to uneven wear patterns that could indicate a binding caliper or seized slider pin. The repeated advisories for front tyres worn on the edge also warrant a close examination of the front suspension geometry. Uneven tyre wear on a low-mileage car often points to misaligned tracking or deteriorated suspension bushes rather than simple age-related degradation. The October 2024 advisory for small stone chips on the windscreen is cosmetic and common for a vehicle of this age, but a buyer should verify the chips have not developed into cracks that would compromise structural integrity or fail a future test. Given the low annual mileage, it is also worth inspecting the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust components, as short-trip use and standing periods can accelerate corrosion in ways that high-mileage motorway driving does not. The overall record reflects a car that has been maintained adequately in recent years, with the most critical defects resolved, but the recurring front brake and tyre wear advisories justify a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the braking and suspension systems.