2015 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · LG15 TMU

The 2015 Audi A1 presents a solid mechanical record overall, but the most recent MOT on 23 April 2026 at 103,798 miles introduces minor advisories that warrant attention. After three consecutive clean passes from 2022 through 2024, the April 2026 test flagged a deteriorated rear registration plate, a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and scalloped on its edge, and ribbed tread on both rear tyres. These are not failures, yet they suggest routine consumable maintenance has slipped slightly in the months leading up to the latest test. The trend is broadly stable rather than deteriorating, but the shift from zero advisories to three in a single test cycle indicates the next owner should budget for tyre replacement and a new rear plate. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old car. Between April 2022 at 57,708 miles and April 2026 at 103,798 miles, the car covered roughly 46,090 miles over four years, averaging around 11,500 miles annually. That sits comfortably within the typical range for a small hatchback of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual test dates fall within a narrow window each spring, pointing to regular yearly use rather than long periods of inactivity or aggressive high-mileage running. The nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and scalloped on its edge is the most telling advisory. Scalloping or uneven edge wear on a front tyre of this vehicle typically points to worn suspension bushes, a tired damper, or misaligned tracking rather than simple underinflation. The ribbed tread pattern on both rear tyres reinforces the possibility that wheel alignment has drifted over time. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, drop links, and damper tops carefully, and have a four-wheel alignment check carried out before committing to the purchase. The TPMS warning lamp recorded in April 2023 at 63,716 miles was not repeated in subsequent tests, so it was likely resolved, but verifying the tyre pressure sensors are operational remains sensible. Structurally, the record is encouraging. No corrosion, exhaust, or braking defects have appeared across five consecutive MOTs spanning nearly four years. The only non-tyre advisory in the entire history is the faded rear plate, which is cosmetic. Brake discs, pads, and lines have not drawn any comment, and the exhaust emissions have remained compliant throughout. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for surface rust on subframes and suspension arms, check the condition of all four brake discs and pads in person, and confirm that the replacement tyres fitted after the April 2026 test are a matching set with even wear.