2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · CJ58 ALE

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a stable but reactive maintenance pattern. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 97,353 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This follows a clean pass in November 2024 at 82,654 miles, suggesting that while the vehicle is being maintained to pass inspection, the owner tends to address consumable wear items only when they approach legal thresholds. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2019 model, averaging approximately 13,908 miles per year. The records show significant usage, particularly between October 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered 20,449 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid increase in mileage correlates with the higher wear seen on tyres and braking components. The consistent annual testing suggests the vehicle is in regular use rather than sitting idle, which typically helps prevent issues like seized calipers or perished rubber seals, but increases the frequency of component fatigue. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The October 2023 test at 62,205 miles identified a worn nearside front suspension arm bush, and the September 2022 failure at 52,855 miles highlighted critically low brake pad thickness on both the front and rear axles. Given the high mileage and the recurring advisory for uneven tyre wear, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is necessary to ensure no further deterioration has occurred. The pattern of tyre advisories and failures suggests the vehicle may suffer from alignment issues or uneven loading. The 22 October 2025 advisory for a tyre worn on the edge, combined with the 2022 tyre failures, indicates that wheel alignment or suspension geometry should be verified. Checking the condition of the brake discs for scoring or uneven wear is also advised, as the previous history shows a tendency to run brake pads down to the legal limit before replacement.