2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · SB11 XOD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in March 2026 at 90,636 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the failure in December 2025 revealed a significant volume of mechanical failures across the suspension, exhaust, and tyre systems. The transition from a multi-point failure to a pass within four months suggests the owner addressed the faults only when required to pass the legal test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity between July 2024 and March 2026, where the car covered over 6,000 miles in just seventeen months. This period of use coincides with the failures recorded in October 2024 and December 2025. The relatively low annual mileage suggests the car has not seen heavy use, but the age of the components and rubber parts likely contributes to degradation rather than just mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the December 2025 test flagged a fractured offside coil spring and a perished nearside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. These issues, combined with a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber, indicate significant suspension component stress. The exhaust flexi is a recurring point of failure, noted in both 2024 and 2025, which warrants a physical check for further leaks or poor mounting of the heat shield. The December 2025 failure also highlighted critical tyre condition with both rear tyres showing exposed cords and internal cracking, suggesting a lack of basic safety inspections. The buyer should verify that the current tyres are high quality and not merely cheap temporary replacements for the previous set. Given the history of headlamp aim issues in the recent failed test, the lights should be checked for correct alignment to ensure they do not dazz other drivers. This record reflects a vehicle that is maintained only upon MOT failure.