2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · TT11 JUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the suspension and braking systems. While it passed the most recent November 2025 test at 77,059 miles, this followed a significant failure just three weeks prior. That October failure revealed critical safety issues, including imbalanced front brakes and an exposed cord on the offside front tyre. The fact that the vehicle required immediate repairs to pass shortly after a major failure suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,059 miles represents an average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. This is relatively low for an Audi, yet the data shows a recent spike in usage between November 2023 and October 2025, where the car covered over 16,000 miles in just two years. This sudden increase in mileage likely correlates with the appearance of wear-related components, such as the pitted brake discs and the degraded anti-roll bar linkage identified during the late 2025 testing period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension assembly, as corrosion has been flagged on all four coil springs and the rear coil spring carriers since at least 2022. The persistent rust on these structural components suggests a risk of material degradation that could lead to spring failure if not monitored. The buyer should also verify the front brake system to ensure the imbalance noted in October 2025 was properly rectified rather than merely masked. Given the history of exposed tyre cords, checking the remaining tread and rubber quality of all tyres is essential to ensure they are not nearing immediate replacement due to age or uneven wear.