2012 AUDI A51.8L Petrol

The 2012 Audi A5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 152,211 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. Annual mileage has tracked close to the typical 10,872 per year for a car of this age. The tester logged 111,659 miles in October 2021, rising to 123,788 by October 2022, 135,052 in October 2023, 148,879 in October 2024, and 152,211 in October 2025. The step from 148,879 to 152,211 shows a sharp drop in annual use of roughly 3,600 miles, suggesting the vehicle stood more in the last year. The DVSA record shows no gaps and no advisories across the span. A clean sheet on every test means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues were flagged by examiners. That said, a 14-year-old Audi at 152,000 miles will carry consumable wear the MOT does not itemise. A buyer should still inspect front control arm bushes, rear trailing arm mounts, and brake caliper slide movement in person. Check underneath for structural rust on subframes and sills given the age, and confirm tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions under load. The owner clearly kept basic upkeep current, but the recent low-mileage year warrants a cold-start check for seized handbrake mechanisms or flat-spotted tyres from standing.