2010 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · N10 KCR

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following the 7 May 2025 test at 114,290 miles, though the maintenance trajectory shows a clear deterioration in structural and suspension integrity. The record reveals a sharp decline between April and May 2025, where a comprehensive failure on 25 April 2025 highlighted a fractured nearside rear coil spring, completely depleted rear shock absorbers, and critically thin rear brake pads that rendered the braking system untestable. The subsequent pass on 7 May 2025 indicates the owner addressed these immediate failures, yet the tester still recorded persistent advisories for corroded front coil springs, worn suspension bushes, pitted brake discs, and a corroded rear subframe mounting point. This pattern demonstrates that while acute defects receive prompt repair, underlying wear across the suspension and braking assemblies continues to progress unchecked. The odometer reading of 114,290 miles aligns with the expected annual average for a sixteen-year-old Audi, averaging roughly 7,143 miles per year. Mileage accumulation remains consistent across the available records, progressing from 98,460 miles in March 2022 to 107,886 miles in April 2023, then to 111,802 miles in April 2024, before reaching the current figure by May 2025. The vehicle covers approximately 3,500 to 4,000 miles between annual inspections, suggesting steady daily use rather than seasonal storage or high-mileage motorway commuting. This regular usage pattern directly correlates with the accelerated wear observed in the suspension components and tyre sidewalls, as continuous road exposure accelerates rubber degradation and bush fatigue. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry, given the repeated flags for worn control arm bushes, corroded coil springs, and leaking shock absorbers. The April 2025 fracture of the nearside rear spring and the persistent misting on multiple dampers indicate the mounting points and spring seats require careful examination for metal fatigue or accelerated corrosion. Brake system integrity also demands attention, as the discs have progressed from minor wear in 2022 to pitting and scoring by 2025, alongside the earlier failure on critically thin rear pads. The rear subframe mounting corrosion noted in both 2025 tests warrants a chassis check to confirm the structural attachment points remain secure and free from excessive section loss. Tyre condition reflects neglect rather than mechanical fault, with repeated sidewall damage, cuts, and tread wear suggesting the previous keeper routinely deferred basic rubber replacement.