2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · DT16 AAO

The 2024‑05‑04 MOT at 156,359 miles passed, yet the tester flagged offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and front and rear brake discs showing wear and pitting, indicating a maintenance trend that remains consistently high rather than improving. The vehicle’s mileage rose from 98,163 miles in June 2019 to 156,359 miles by May 2024, averaging about 15,600 miles per year, which is high for a ten‑year‑old Audi A5. The interval between the 2022‑01‑20 test at 124,095 miles and the 2023‑01‑24 test at 137,429 miles added roughly 13,300 miles in just over a year, and the jump from 137,429 miles to 156,359 miles in the following 16 months represents a further 18,900‑mile increase, suggesting accelerated use after 2022. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, verify that the rear brake calipers are not binding, and examine the condition of the brake discs for deep scoring or structural weakness. Particular attention must be given to the tyre sidewalls and tread depth, as repeated warnings of wear on the edge indicate possible alignment or inflation issues, and to any signs of rust on the chassis, especially around the rear wheel arches where previous advisories noted corrosion. Finally, the buyer ought to confirm that the current tyre tread meets the minimum legal depth, that brake pads are above the 1.5 mm threshold, and that the exhaust system shows no excessive corrosion or leaks, as these items have been recurring concerns throughout the vehicle’s history.