2016 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · WM16 XVL

Recent MOT outcome The latest MOT on 25 March 2026 was a pass, but it carried three tyre advisories. All three front tyres (off‑side and near‑side) are reported as “worn close to the legal limit” and “heavily deteriorated – highly recommend replace soon”. The off‑side rear tyre is noted as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. No other defects were recorded on the pass, meaning the vehicle met the legal standards at the time of testing. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the last two MOTs (March 2026) a clear pattern of tyre wear emerges, with all four tyres showing significant tread loss. In the failed test on 24 March 2026 a suspension‑related defect was also recorded: “Off‑side front upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play”. The same MOT flagged a “near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt”. Earlier in 2025 a headlamp aim defect and an incorrectly mounted rear brake pad were flagged, both of which were cleared by the subsequent pass. Trend assessment The MOT history shows a mix of isolated failures (headlamp aim, brake‑pad mounting) that were remedied, and a growing wear issue on the tyres that persists. The suspension‑related defect appeared only in the failed test and was not listed on the following pass, suggesting it may have been addressed, but the recurrence of tyre advisories indicates the wear problem is ongoing rather than improving.