2016 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · SO65 PXE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in January 2026. While the maintenance trend appears generally stable over several years, the most recent test history indicates a period of reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. At 72,680 miles, the car failed due to a critically worn offside rear brake pad and a major leak in the central exhaust. The fact that these faults were addressed and cleared within three days suggests the owner is willing to perform necessary repairs only when forced by an official inspection failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. The record shows steady accumulation between 48,132 miles in early 2023 and 72,684 miles in early 2026. There is a gap of roughly 9,200 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, confirming a regular usage profile. This relatively low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive strain, which typically preserves rubber-based components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage city cars. A buyer should physically inspect the exhaust system to ensure the recent repair involved a complete section replacement rather than a temporary patch or sealant. Given the failure of the offside rear brake, a thorough check of the remaining braking assembly components for uneven wear or sticking calipers is necessary, as one thin pad often indicates a seized piston elsewhere. The vehicle's age warrants an inspection of the chassis for early-stage corrosion and the suspension control arms, as the MOT record has not yet flagged any structural advisories that would indicate imminent failure.