2012 AUDI A52.0L Diesel

The Audi A5 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 February 2026 at 134,030 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no escalating mechanical concerns. The vehicle cleared the February 2026 test after an initial failure on the same date with no defects logged, a pattern repeated in February 2025 when a failure on 13 February at 131,232 miles preceded a pass on 14 February with no faults noted. Recorded mileage sits at 134,030 against a 2012 build, averaging roughly 9,574 miles per year which is typical for the age. The gap between the December 2023 test at 118,337 miles and the February 2025 test at 131,232 miles shows about 12,895 miles added in fourteen months, a normal use rate. The sparse record carries three passes and two same-day failures, all with no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass entries with no defects listed point to non-mechanical processing rejections, not worn tyres, corroded structures, or failing suspension bushes. A buyer should still verify the vehicle in person given its fourteen-year age and 134k mileage. Inspect front coil springs, track rod ends, and subframe mounting points for corrosion or fatigue. Check brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and confirm the exhaust emissions match the clean MOT record. Given the clean advisory history, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory testing discipline. The absence of flagged wear items like wiper blades or tyres across five tests is unusual and warrants a hands-on check of those consumables before purchase.