2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · WK63 XCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent pattern of deferred attention regarding braking components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 90,766 miles passed, it carried advisories for thin rear brake pads and worn rear discs. This follows a recurring trend seen back to 2024 and 2023, indicating that the previous owners only addressed brake hardware once it approached the threshold of legal failure limits rather than following a preventative replacement schedule. The mileage progression is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between the July 2022 test at 65,079 miles and the July 2025 test at 90,766 miles, the car covered 25,687 miles, showing a steady usage pattern without long periods of inactivity. This low mileage often leads to accelerated wear on rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes noted across the records. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the rear braking system and suspension geometry. The 2022 failure due to significantly worn front inner brake discs and fluctuating service brakes suggests a history of heat spotting or seized calipers. The buyer should verify if the nearside rear suspension arm bush, flagged as worn in 2023, has since been replaced, as deteriorating bushes will cause uneven tyre wear. Given the advisories for cut and perishing tyres in 2025, the full set of rubber should be checked for sidewall cracking and structural integrity beyond simple tread depth.