2017 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · L66 SDA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension component wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 65,730 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged worn bushes on multiple upper and lower suspension arms. This progression from lower arm wear in earlier tests to both upper and lower arm issues in 2025 indicates that the rubber components in the front assembly are reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between September 2022 at 42,692 miles and March 2024 at 55,810 miles, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in just seventeen months. This period of activity likely correlates with the accelerated degradation seen in the suspension bushes and the failure in August 2024 due to structural cord damage on the nearside rear tyre. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring advisories for worn bushes across four separate tests between 2022 and 2025 suggest that the previous owner has deferred preventative replacement of control arm assemblies. You should check for play in the ball joints and split rubber, which can lead to unpredictable handling and uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the 2025 report noted a nearside front tyre nearing the legal limit, indicating that immediate replacement is likely required to maintain safety standards.