2012 Audi A1 2.0L Diesel · SH12 BNY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred suspension and steering repairs. While it passed the September 2025 test at 145,123 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to multiple defects including a split outer CV boot and excessively worn offside front lower arm bushes. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates that significant work were undertaken, yet the persistent presence of steering rack inner joints and corroded rear components suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 145,123 miles over 14 years, the Audi averages approximately 10,366 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,300 miles between 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, but it has been subjected to standard wear on rubber components and mechanical linkages. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The tester repeatedly flagged play in the steering rack inner joints across both 2024 and 2025, indicating a developing issue that may soon affect steering precision or cause uneven wear. The 2025 advisory noted corrosion on a rear suspension component; while not yet a failure point, this requires monitoring to ensure the structural integrity of the frame does not degrade. Additionally, verify that the nearside front CV boot replaced after the recent September failure has been properly secured and check the condition of the dust covers on the anti-roll bar ball joints and track rod ends, as these have shown a history of deterioration over the last three years.