2013 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · RO13 ADZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following the March 2026 test at 96,669 miles, but the maintenance trend shows signs of declining attention to consumables. While the car passed the most recent inspection, the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, alongside a cut on the offside rear tyre. This follows a clean pass in March 2025 at 92,481 miles, suggesting that while mechanical systems were stable last year, basic upkeep regarding tyre replacement has been neglected in the current period. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The records show a steady increase from 13,747 miles in 2016 to the current 96,669 miles. A notable jump occurred between the March 2024 test at 77,819 miles and the March 2025 test at 92,481 miles, representing roughly 14,600 miles in a single year. This indicates a period of significantly higher usage compared to the earlier years of the vehicle's life. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The 2023 test at 65,753 miles revealed significant issues, including heavily corroded and delaminating front brake discs, fluctuating service brakes, and worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside fronts. Although the 2024 and 2025 tests did not repeat these specific failures, the 2024 advisory regarding a pitted offside rear brake disc suggests that brake component degradation is a recurring theme. The history also indicates frequent windscreen damage, with advisories appearing in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Given the recurring issues with tyres and the previous suspension bush failures, a thorough check of the current tyre tread depth, sidewall integrity, and the condition of all suspension bushings and ball joints is necessary to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last inspection.