2014 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · EJ14 AEC

This Audi A5 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passing its most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 126,421 miles. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across the last three testing cycles indicates a vehicle that is currently meeting all legal safety and emissions standards. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has avoided the common age-related failures typically seen in vehicles of this vintage. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old executive car. Between the January 2024 test at 106,182 miles and the January 2026 test at 126,421 miles, the vehicle covered 20,239 miles. This averages to approximately 10,120 miles per year, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which generally helps maintain the health of seals and battery life. The lack of historical advisories for suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or tyre tread depth is unusual for a car with over 126,000 miles. While the DVSA record is clean, a buyer should still physically inspect the underbody for structural corrosion and check the service history for evidence of timing belt and water pump replacements. These are critical maintenance items for this engine that the MOT test does not evaluate. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of the gearbox and clutch, as the steady mileage suggests these components are entering a high-wear phase. Checking for oil leaks around the engine bay and verifying the date of the last major service will confirm if the previous owner maintained the vehicle to the same standard reflected in the MOT history.