2014 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · WT14 NFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 65,253 miles passed with only an advisory for light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. This represents a significant improvement over the major failure in July 2023, where multiple safety-critical defects were identified, suggesting the owner is now addressing faults once they reach a point of failure. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,253 miles reflects an average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low-usage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data supports this through the 2022 and 2023 records, where tyres showed perishing and cracking despite having low mileage. The gap of nearly 10,000 miles between July 2024 and April 2026 indicates consistent but light use, which explains why the mileage remains consistent with the low annual mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension and tyre condition due to the history of fractured springs and perished rubber. The 2023 failure for an offside front coil spring and the 2024 advisory for unevenly worn offside rear tyres suggest the geometry or components may have suffered over time. While these issues appear to be resolved, the current misting on the nearside rear shock absorber warrants monitoring to ensure it does not progress to a full seal failure. The braking system also requires a physical check, as the record notes a 2022 advisory for thin rear brake pads. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the buyer should check for corrosion on the brake discs and seized calipers, which are common when cars sit for extended periods. There are no recorded structural integrity issues in the history, so the focus should remain on the condition of the rubber bushes and the state of the damping system.