2017 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · WR67 FTN

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status but the mechanical history reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 127,410 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior. The trend shows that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure, as evidenced by the recurring suspension and braking issues. The presence of light misting on the offside front shock absorber indicates that the seal is beginning to fail, which will likely require replacement shortly. At 127,410 miles over nine years, this Audi A1 has covered a high mileage, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year. This high rate of use explains the accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The record shows a significant jump of nearly 20,000 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 20,000 miles in the following year. This rapid accumulation correlates with the frequent flagging of consumable items like brake pads and tyres throughout the testing history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end suspension. The history notes repeated issues with suspension arm bushes and a fractured offside front coil spring in 2025. You should check for any further play in the steering or audible knocks over bumps which would indicate worsening bushing wear. The braking system also shows a consistent history of thin pads and pitted discs across multiple years, suggesting that the components are often pushed to their absolute limit before being replaced. The recent test also highlighted front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn shocks. Given the high mileage and the recurring failures of mechanical components, the buyer should verify the condition of the underbody for corrosion and leaks. While the car is currently legal, the data suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where significant maintenance expenditure will be required to maintain reliability.