2015 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · RJ15 WJD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 81,610 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for multiple defects. The presence of a missing pinch bolt on the offside front MacPherson strut represents a significant safety concern that required immediate rectification to pass, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults after failing a test rather than identifying them during routine servicing. At 81,610 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 7,400 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical low-use patterns for a hatchback. The mileage progression shows consistent use, with roughly 5,200 miles covered between June 2024 and May 2025, and approximately 800 miles between April 2023 and June 2024. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components, despite the issues seen in the suspension. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the 2025 test flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. Although these did not cause a failure at the time, they indicate the beginning of the end for those rubber components. The uneven wear on the nearside front tyre noted in the same 2025 test further suggests tracking geometry or an alignment issue caused by the aforementioned worn bushes. Additionally, the minor oil leak recorded in April 2023 should be re-examined to ensure it has not worsened into a more significant leak over the last two years.