2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · MA62 OFD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 83,493 miles shows a pass only after a failure the previous day. While the immediate seat belt buckle fault was rectified, the presence of new advisories regarding a misting nearside front shock absorber and a worn offside rear tyre suggests that mechanical issues are only being addressed when they reach the point of a legal test failure. At 83,493 miles over 14 years, this Audi has clocked relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often preserves the engine and interior components, but it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts through age. Between June 2023 and July 2024, the vehicle covered roughly 5,000 miles, yet the record shows recurring issues with tyre wear and uneven edges, indicating that the low mileage has not shielded the vehicle from the typical wear associated with short-distance driving. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the nearside shock absorber leak noted in 2025 is likely nearing the end of its functional life. The recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges across 2024 and 2025 point to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly diagnosed. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for a significantly worn offside rear brake disc suggests that braking components may have been neglected until they became a safety risk. Physical verification of all seat belt tensioning mechanisms is required, along with a thorough inspection of the brake pads and discs to ensure no further thinning is occurring.