2019 Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi 1.0L Petrol · Y60 CMF

Inner-edge front-tyre wear is the dominant mechanical thread running through the roadworthiness record of this 2019 Audi A1 25 TFSI. Across four recorded DVSA tests spanning late 2022 to December 2025, the vehicle has passed on every occasion, with the most recent test on 15 December 2025 returning a pass accompanied solely by an advisory for an offside/front tyre worn very badly on the inner edge. The earlier 2022 test had already noted both front tyres sitting on 3mm of tread, and the intervening examinations in January 2024 and December 2024 returned clean sheets with no advisories at all. The pattern suggests that the inner-edge wear has become acute only in the last year, after the 2024 cycle passed without comment, which points to a developing geometry or component issue rather than a long-term chronic condition. Recorded mileage stands at 77,804 miles over approximately seven years, which equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 11,100 miles per year. This sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and is neither notably low nor exceptionally high. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would imply long periods off the road, and the testing cadence at yearly intervals from late 2022 onwards suggests the car has been in regular use throughout. From a mechanical standpoint, this level of usage is consistent with steady wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and ancillary drive components, but it does not raise immediate concerns about extended standing-related deterioration or unusually rapid component fatigue. For a prospective buyer, the inner-edge tyre wear recorded in the latest advisory is the primary inspection point. On a test drive, pay close attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side under steady acceleration or braking, a crooked steering wheel on the straight-ahead, or uneven steering effort would corroborate a geometry fault. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or uneven surfaces, particularly from the offside, as worn or perished suspension bushes, top mounts, or ball joints can produce this exact symptom. Inspect the front tyres physically before any test drive, comparing inner-edge tread depth against the centre and outer shoulder, and check for feathering or scalloping of the tread blocks which typically accompanies misalignment or bush wear. Given the clean 2024 results, it is also worth considering whether a recent event such as a kerb impact, pothole strike, or suspension component replacement has shifted the tracking or introduced play into a linkage. Examine the offside front alloy wheel for kerbing damage and inspect the visible suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for splits, corrosion, or oil leakage from the strut. On the road, the 1.0 TFSI engine should start cleanly from cold and run without misfires or excessive vibration, while the manual gearbox should engage all gears without crunching. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without pulling, and the pedal should not travel excessively. Although the DVSA record is predominantly clean, the emerging inner-edge wear warrants a focused physical inspection and ideally a four-wheel alignment check before purchase.