2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · A7 HXK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 128,603 miles passed, it followed a failure one day prior due to a rough nearside front wheel bearing. The presence of multiple tyre defects, including inner wear and cuts, combined with the previous failure of the wheel bearing, indicates that the owner is only addressing mechanical issues once they cause a failure or reach a legal limit. At 128,603 miles over ten years, this Audi has averaged approximately 12,860 miles per annum, which sits above the typical national average for a passenger car. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a 13,878-mile interval between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 13,854 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This high rate of use places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is reflected in the recurring faults noted below. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the record shows recurring inner tyre wear dating back to 2022 at 87,836 miles. This suggests persistent geometry issues or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. The offside front drive shaft CV boot failed in both 2022 and 2023, so the buyer should check the current boots for grease leakage or tearing to prevent joint failure. Given the recent wheel bearing replacement, a thorough test drive checking for hum or play in the hub assembly is necessary to ensure the repair was completed correctly and that other bearings are not prematurely failing.