2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · A26 PEY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 97,913 miles passed with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on the edge. This follows a pattern where faults are addressed only after a failure or a critical threshold, suggesting the current owner waits for MOT results to dictate mechanical interventions rather than routine repairs. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between September 2018 and September 2019, where the car covered over 34,000 miles in a single year. Since 2020, the usage has stabilised, with roughly 8,000 miles recorded between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. This consistent usage is generally positive for the drivetrain, but it ensures expected wear on rubber components, bushings, and braking systems. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and wheel geometry due to recurring tyre-related issues. The 2019 failure noted exposed cords, bulges, and feather, while 2020 and 2025 advisories highlight uneven wear on the edges. These symptoms frequently point to misalignment, worn control arm bushes, or failing ball joints which require a physical inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement. The braking system also requires close attention following the MOT failure in November 2024 at 89,148 miles due to an excessively binding offside front service brake caliper and low pads. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the history of binding brakes suggests a potential issue with caliper pins or internal corrosion within the hydraulic assembly. Given the 2020 report of pitted and scored discs, the buyer should verify the remaining thickness and surface quality of the rotors to ensure they are not nearing the end of their operational life.