2021 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · RJ71 DPK

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in December 2025. While the maintenance trend appears stable in terms of mechanical failures, the transition from a clean sheet in 2024 to multiple advisories in 2025 indicates a shift toward age-related wear. The latest record shows that rubber-based components are beginning to degrade due to time rather than tread wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between the November 2024 test at 14,678 miles and the December 2025 test at 18,116 miles, the car covered 3,438 miles. This low rate of use suggests minimal strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, but it also explains the presence of perishing on the tyres despite the low mileage recorded at the latest test. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of all four tyres to assess the extent of the perishing flagged on the offside front, offside rear, and nearside rear. Because the car sits, the rubber may dry out and crack before the tread depth reaches legal limits. The inspector should also check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from oxidisation when the calipers are not used frequently.