2016 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · SA16 CCT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection history indicates a lapse in proactive maintenance. While the car passed its latest test in December 2025 at 70,018 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior at 70,013 miles. That failure revealed multiple mechanical and safety defects, including a split CV boot, an insecure battery, and a corroded exhaust clamp. This sequence suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative checks. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a notable three-year gap in records between September 2021 at 54,711 miles and December 2024 at 56,185 miles, during which the car covered only over 1,400 miles. The subsequent surge of 13,833 miles in the following year indicates a recent increase in usage, which likely accounts for the rapid degradation of rubber components and exhaust hardware seen in the late 2025 test. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the CV boot has been properly replaced and is free of grease, as split boots lead to premature joint failure. The exhaust system requires close scrutiny for further corrosion beyond the main clamp, as the previous failure indicated structural weakness in the mounting. Given the previous failure for a nearside rear tyre with exposed cords, a thorough check of the remaining tyre age and tread depth is essential to ensure no other hidden damage exists from road debris.