2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · LK61 JWF

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently poor, as evidenced by the failure of the MOT on the 2025-05-20 date at 137,441 miles. The tester flagged a range of mechanical issues, including a split or insecure constant velocity boot on the nearside front outer drive shaft, a damaged and seriously weakened top mount on the offside front upper macpherson strut, and a severely deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. These faults are not minor consumables but represent structural integrity risks that require immediate attention. The most recent test was conducted on 2025-05-21 at 137,444 miles, which resulted in a pass on the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)), but the cumulative evidence of structural damage from the previous tests indicates that the vehicle has not undergone the necessary preventative maintenance or professional inspection since that date. The mileage pattern shows a significant gap between the two most recent tests, with the 2025-05-20 failure occurring at 137,441 miles and the 2025-05-21 pass occurring at 137,444 miles. This creates a notable discrepancy where the vehicle was tested at 137,444 miles on a passing date, yet the previous test at 137,441 miles on a failing date suggests that the mechanical condition deteriorated during the period between 2025-05-20 and 2025-05-21. The rapid accumulation of miles over such a short timeframe, combined with the failure of the MOT on the 2025-05-20 date, indicates that the vehicle is not in a stable state of maintenance and is likely in a state of increasing wear. Given the recurring faults including structural damage to the suspension components and the lack of a passing MOT, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. The presence of a worn rear bush on the 2024-06-04 test suggests that basic upkeep was skipped, and the ongoing failure of the MOT on the 2025-05-20 date confirms that these components are not currently safe for driving. The buyer must verify that the suspension has been properly adjusted and that the brake discs and rotors are in good condition before proceeding with the purchase, as the vehicle has a history of structural integrity issues that could lead to catastrophic failure.