2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · VE66 WWM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record in its most recent testing cycle. The latest MOT test conducted in March 2026 at 49,385 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all legal safety standards. This follows a minor failure in March 2025 regarding a high offside headlamp aim, which was rectified immediately as evidenced by the pass on the same day. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. This low usage suggests minimal strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though the data shows a significant gap in usage. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the car covered only 709 miles. This period of relative standing correlates with the age-related issues noted in the December 2022 test, where the tester identified perishing and cracking on both nearside and offside rear tyres. A buyer should focus attention on the suspension and rubber components during a physical inspection. The failure in late 2022 was also due to a fractured offside front coil spring, and while this was replaced, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot in bushings and tyres due to inactivity. The 2020 advisory regarding worn front tyres near the legal limit suggests that while mileage is low, the vehicle has previously experienced uneven wear. Inspect the current tyre sidewalls for cracking and check the suspension geometry for signs of premature degradation.