AUDI A52011 · 2.0L DIESEL

The 2011 Audi A5 presents a mixed but broadly stable mechanical picture following its most recent MOT pass on 14 January 2026 at 51,070 miles. That test recorded no dangerous or major failures, only minor advisories and wear items, indicating the car is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend over the past two years shows a clear improvement from a failed test in January 2024, where excessively worn suspension arm bushes and a nail in the tyre were flagged, to a clean pass in January 2026 with only minor suspension bush wear noted. This suggests recent attention to front-end components, though recurring advisories for worn front brake discs and pads, plus perishing tyres, point to consumable wear that has been managed rather than fully resolved. The mileage history raises a significant question for any buyer. The January 2026 test recorded 51,070 miles, yet the very previous test on 13 January 2026 showed 151,058 miles, a discrepancy of 99,988 miles in a single day. This is physically impossible and strongly indicates a mileage recording error, a clocked reading, or a data entry mistake in the DVSA system. Prior to that anomaly, the mileage progression from 142,298 miles in January 2024 to 147,299 miles in January 2025 and then to 151,058 miles in January 2026 shows a consistent annual accumulation of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles, which is plausible for a car of this age. The sudden drop to 51,070 miles cannot be verified from the record alone and must be treated as unreliable until a buyer inspects the service history, MOT certificates, and physical wear on the pedals, steering wheel, and driver's seat to corroborate the true mileage. From a mechanical standpoint, the recurring advisories deserve careful attention. Front upper suspension arm pin or bush wear has appeared in every test since January 2024, progressing from excessive wear requiring a fail in 2024 to minor wear noted in 2026. This pattern suggests the bushes were replaced but are already showing deterioration again, which could indicate aggressive driving, poor replacement parts, or underlying alignment issues. Front brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in three consecutive tests, and front brake pads have been wearing thin repeatedly. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes for play, check the condition and thickness of the front brake discs and pads, and verify whether the rear tyres show signs of age-related cracking, as this has been a persistent advisory. The fractured alloy wheels noted in the January 2026 failure were apparently repaired or replaced before the pass, but a close inspection of all wheel rims for cracks or welds is advisable.