2015 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · W6 RDC

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently passing the MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of worsening condition rather than stability. In the September 2023 test at 75,331 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects, establishing a baseline of good mechanical health. However, this condition deteriorated significantly in November 2024, when the tester flagged binding rear brakes and a thin brake pad on the nearside front, indicating that servicing was skipped and the wear progressed unchecked. The most recent test on November 10, 2025, at 102,797 miles, confirmed these faults, showing that the vehicle has experienced accelerated wear on critical components over the past two years. The mileage pattern indicates that while the vehicle is approximately 11 years old and falls within a typical range for its age, the rapid accumulation of miles since the November 2024 inspection suggests a lack of proactive maintenance. The data shows a significant gap between the September 2023 test and the November 2024 test, where the car moved from 75,331 to 90,469 miles with no recorded faults, yet the condition worsened. This rapid mileage increase over a short period highlights a potential issue where the owner may have relied on older, less rigorous maintenance protocols or failed to perform a full inspection before the first test failure occurred. Given the recurring faults of binding brakes, thin brake pads, and worn suspension components, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the structural integrity of the suspension bushings and the condition of the brake discs and calipers. The history indicates that while the suspension arm pins and bushes were noted as worn, the issue has not resolved itself; instead, it has progressed to a binding condition that compromises safety. The absence of defects in the September 2023 test suggests that the car may have been under significant stress or that the wear has been exacerbated by driving conditions, warranting a thorough visual inspection of the suspension and brake systems to determine if the wear is merely consumable or indicative of a more serious mechanical failure requiring immediate attention.