2018 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · MW67 XMR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 59,801 miles passed, it carried significant advisories for thin front and rear pads and pitted rear discs. This mirrors the advisories found during the February 2025 test, indicating that the braking system has not been overhauled despite multiple warnings. The trend shows a stable but deteriorating state of deferred consumable maintenance. At 59,801 miles over eight years, the car averages approximately 7,475 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city hatchback. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 6,800 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 6,800 miles covered between February 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly, though the owner only addresses faults when they trigger MOT failures. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and drivetrain, as the February 2025 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, a rough wheel bearing, and a severely deteriorated CV boot. Although these were likely rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring mention of worn suspension arm bushes in 2024 suggests the front end components are nearing their end. A physical inspection should check for play in the steering and audible knocks that would indicate if the previous repairs were superficial. The braking system remains the primary concern for immediate expenditure. The record shows thin pads and scored discs appearing across 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests, suggesting the owner waits until components reach the absolute limit of legality. Because the rear discs are already pitted and the pads are thin on both axles, the buyer should budget for a full brake service shortly after purchase to ensure consistent stopping performance and prevent caliper seizing.