2015 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · MT64 WDJ

The 2015 Audi A1 presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass at its most recent MOT on 13 December 2025. At 111,813 miles, the tester recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards without any advisories. A minor anomaly appears in the December 2024 record, where a failure and a pass are logged on the same day at 99,144 miles without recorded defects, likely representing an aborted initial test or a same-day retest. Overall, this unblemished record suggests a fastidious approach to upkeep by the previous keeper, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues developing over the documented period. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with typical usage for an eleven-year-old supermini. Between the December 2022 test at 86,178 miles and the December 2023 test at 92,980 miles, the car covered 6,802 miles. The following year saw a slightly lower accumulation of 6,164 miles, reaching 99,144 miles by December 2024. The most recent interval shows a jump of 12,669 miles over roughly twelve months, bringing the total to 111,813 miles. This recent uptick in usage suggests the vehicle has been used more intensively of late, though the annual average remains around the 10,000-mile mark. Despite the flawless MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on the wear items associated with this mileage. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers will have absorbed over 100,000 miles of wear, so a thorough check for knocking or uneven tyre wear is essential. Brake discs and pads, along with binding calipers, require close scrutiny given the recent increase in mileage. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody, as road salt exposure over eleven years can compromise metalwork even when the vehicle passes its annual test. Tyre condition and tread depth also warrant attention, as consumable replacements often fall outside the MOT scope between tests.