2016 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · RE66 RVM

The Audi A1 displays a deteriorating maintenance trend, moving from a clean record in 2022 to a significant failure in September 2025. While the vehicle holds a current pass, the transition from a failure to a pass within six days in late 2025 suggests that the owner performed only the minimum required repairs to secure certification. The presence of recurring suspension and lighting issues indicates that the vehicle is currently in a phase of increasing mechanical neglect, requiring immediate attention to prevent further degradation. The recorded mileage of 62,680 over ten years averages approximately 6,268 miles annually, which is well within the expected range for this model. The accumulation of miles has remained consistent, with roughly 7,500 miles added between 2022 and 2023, and a slightly higher jump of nearly 10,000 miles between late 2023 and 2024. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has been a daily driver rather than a vehicle left standing for long periods, which generally benefits engine health but accelerates the wear on the suspension and braking systems noted in recent records. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension components, specifically the lower arm rear bushes. Although these were flagged as worn but not yet requiring replacement in the 2025 test, they are a known weak point on this platform and will likely necessitate renewal in the near future. The history of binding rear brakes and thinning discs across the 2023 and 2024 tests also warrants a physical check of the calliper sliders and pad thickness to ensure the braking system is not currently seized. Given the recent failure involving a fractured coil spring, ensure the front suspension geometry is checked for uneven tyre wear, as the previous inner-edge wear on the nearside front tyre may indicate a deeper alignment issue that was not fully resolved during the last MOT.