2011 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · T22 GAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in April 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. While the most recent test passed without defects, it followed failed at 120,049 miles due to a perished offside front anti-roll bar linkage, pitted rear brake discs, and brake imbalance. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately to pass suggests the owner addresses faults only when prompted by failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 94,517 miles in April 2023 to 120,049 miles in April 2026, representing an increase of roughly 8,500 miles per annum recently. This relatively low annual mileage suggests light use, though the age of the vehicle means age-related degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces remains a factor regardless of the distance travelled. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension and braking system to ensure the 2026 failures were thoroughly resolved. The failure of the anti-roll bar linkage dust cover often indicates that rubber bushes are also elsewhere, so a check of the front control arm bushings for play is necessary. Given the previous report of pitted rear brake discs and axle imbalance, the buyer must verify that the current discs are not corroded and that the calipers are not sticking or binding. The 2024 advisory regarding a damaged sidewall tyre also highlights a need to check the remaining integrity of all tyres for impact damage or dry cracking.