2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · YB61 JCY

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is assessed as non-roadworthy due to recurring mechanical faults and a pattern of rapid mileage accumulation. The most recent test on 2026-02-24 failed on the nearside rear stop lamp and nearside front headlamp, indicating a critical safety failure that has persisted since the previous PASSED test on 2026-02-24 at 115,974 miles. The history reveals a clear deterioration in mechanical integrity, with the first major failure occurring on 2025-02-25 at 107,272 miles, followed by a second failure on 2024-01-15 at 102,370 miles. This sequence demonstrates that the vehicle has not undergone adequate maintenance over the last 12 months, leading to a cumulative degradation of critical components. The mileage pattern indicates that the vehicle has accumulated approximately 8,284 miles annually, which aligns with an 14-year age but suggests that the wear on consumables and suspension bushings has accelerated. The maintenance gap is particularly pronounced for the nearside front shock absorbers, which failed on 2024-01-15 alongside a significant tyre tread depth issue. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, a condition that has been present since the 2026-02-24 test, suggesting that the braking system has not been properly serviced to withstand the weight of the vehicle. Given the recurring faults and the lack of a clear trend of improvement, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the nearside front shock absorbers, the binding rear brakes, and the tyre tread depth. The history indicates that basic upkeep was skipped, resulting in a structural integrity risk that requires immediate professional assessment before the vehicle can be safely driven again.