2018 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · WF18 FSV

The 2018 Audi A1 presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 2 March 2026 at 24,650 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because the preceding test on 12 March 2025 at 22,374 miles had flagged three tyre-related advisories, all of which appear to have been addressed before the most recent inspection. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects appear anywhere in the five-test record spanning from March 2022 through March 2026. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. The vehicle has covered just 12,777 miles over roughly four years, averaging approximately 3,194 miles annually during that window. Between March 2022 and March 2023 the car added 3,504 miles, then 4,015 miles through March 2024, before the pace slowed markedly to 2,982 miles over the following year and effectively plateaued in the twelve months leading to March 2026, when the recorded mileage remained static at 24,650. That flatline suggests the vehicle may have stood unused for an extended period, a pattern that demands closer scrutiny of components vulnerable to dormancy. Despite the low mileage, the March 2025 advisories reveal that tyre condition was neglected at that point. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, indicating either prolonged underinflation, misalignment, or simply aged rubber deteriorating from standing. A cut on the offside front tyre, though not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time, warrants inspection to confirm it has not propagated. Any prospective buyer should closely examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking, uneven tread depth, and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of remaining tread. Beyond tyres, the dormant mileage pattern raises concerns about brake corrosion, suspension bush deterioration, and fluid condition. Brake discs and calipers can develop surface corrosion and binding after prolonged standing, while suspension bushes and coil springs may have deteriorated from age rather than use. A thorough inspection of the underside for structural corrosion, along with verification of brake operation and fluid freshness, is strongly advised before purchase.