2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · JL13 ACE

This Audi A5 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 137,852 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial issue, as no specific defects were logged for either entry. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 108,747 miles and December 2024 at 127,126 miles, the car covered approximately 19,000 miles annually, showing a period of heavier use. The growth slowed slightly in the final year, adding 10,726 miles by the December 2025 test. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of standing, which typically helps prevent seized calipers and perished rubber seals. The absence of advisories across five consecutive tests is unusual for a thirteen year old vehicle with 137,852 miles. Most cars of this vintage typically show wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs. The clean record implies a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very lenient testing regime. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common Audi A5 weak points that MOT tests often overlook. Check for oil leaks around the timing chain area and inspect the condition of the gearbox mounts. Given the mileage, verify the service history for evidence of water pump and belt replacements. Pay close attention to the underside for surface corrosion on the subframes, as the lack of MOT-flagged rust does not guarantee the absence of cosmetic or early-stage structural oxidation.