2011 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · R15 OHA

This 2011 Audi A5 presents an exceptionally clean and stable roadworthiness profile, culminating in its most recent first-time pass on 7 February 2026 at 132,554 miles with zero defects or advisories recorded. The vehicle has maintained an exemplary testing standard over the last four years, showing a highly consistent maintenance trend. Even with the minor anomaly of a fail certificate issued on 21 March 2024, the vehicle secured a clean pass just two days later on 23 March 2024, indicating immediate rectification of whatever minor issue prompted the initial refusal. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical UK driving habits for an executive vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 8,837 miles per year over its fifteen-year lifespan. The progression between the March 2023 test and the February 2026 test shows steady, regular road use rather than long periods of damaging stagnation. This consistent annual mileage suggests the previous owners did not leave the vehicle sitting idle, which helps prevent common issues like seized brake calipers, degraded suspension bushes, and perished tyre sidewalls. Because the official DVSA record is remarkably devoid of advisory notes or mechanical failures, a prospective buyer cannot rely on historical MOT flags to pinpoint specific weak spots. At 132,554 miles, however, physical wear on major mechanical components is inevitable. A physical pre-purchase inspection must focus on the multi-link front suspension setup, checking for split rubber boots, worn control arm bushes, and fractured coil springs. The underside requires a close look for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox casings, alongside a check of the brake discs and pads for even wear.