2022 Audi A1 1.0L Petrol · VN71 RFY

The most recent MOT, dated 22 May 2026, was passed but flagged a “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” condition on both rear tyres (nearside and off‑side). The same tyre defect was recorded a year earlier at the 16 May 2025 test, when the car was at 31 661 miles. No other defects appear in the earlier tests (2024 and 2023), which were clean. The recurrence of rear‑tyre damage suggests a developing wear issue rather than a one‑off anomaly. Because the defect was not present in the 2024 test, the pattern is worsening rather than stable. The rear‑tyre condition is the only safety‑relevant concern evident from the MOT history; there are no indications of brake, suspension, or engine‑related problems. At 36 700 miles for a four‑year‑old 2022 Audi A1 the mileage works out to about 9 200 miles per year, which is typical for a privately used vehicle. This figure does not point to unusually hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of higher load on the rear axle (e.g., frequent short trips with heavy loads). The mileage alone is therefore ambiguous – it tells you the car has not been excessively high‑mileage, but it does not explain why the rear tyres are now showing early degradation. For a prospective buyer the priority is to inspect the rear tyres closely.