2018 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · SC67 VGP

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 19 December 2025, though the overall maintenance trend has shifted from stable to concerning. While the first few years of the vehicle's life were marked by clean passes, the more recent history reveals a pattern of recurring advisories and significant failures. The transition from a fault-free record to repeated issues with tyres, suspension, and braking systems indicates a decline in preventative maintenance, suggesting the vehicle has been managed reactively in recent years. With 63,021 miles recorded over approximately eight years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,878 miles per annum. This is considered typical usage for an Audi A1 of this vintage and does not suggest any abnormal periods of standing or excessive long-distance wear. However, the mechanical degradation noted in the MOT history is slightly higher than what would be expected for this mileage, particularly regarding the suspension and braking components, which suggests that driving conditions or maintenance gaps have accelerated the wear of these consumables. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition. The December 2025 failure for an excessively binding offside rear brake and axle imbalance is a serious point of concern. During a test drive, listen for any dragging sounds and feel for brake shudder or an uneven pull under deceleration. Furthermore, the repeated advisories for front tyres worn on the edges, combined with a previous failure for mismatched tyre sizes, strongly suggest a persistent wheel alignment issue. Inspect the current tyre tread for uneven wear patterns and verify that a professional four-wheel alignment has been performed recently. The suspension requires a thorough physical and auditory inspection. The history of worn front suspension arm bushes, a clicking upper top mount, and a misting nearside rear shock absorber indicates a general deterioration of the chassis components. Listen for clunks or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces and inspect the rear shock absorbers for active fluid leaks. Given the shift in the MOT trend, it is imperative to cross-reference these defects with the service book to ensure that these items were professionally rectified rather than simply patched to pass the test.