AUDI A52015 · 2.0L Diesel

The 2015 Audi A5 presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 1 May 2024 at 111,177 miles. The only defect recorded in that most recent test was a Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge, a minor consumable issue that does not reflect on the vehicle's underlying mechanical health. Looking back through the record, the car has consistently passed its MOTs, with only two other minor advisories in the preceding five years: a low coolant level flagged in October 2020 at 74,850 miles, and no defects at all in November 2022 at 99,466 miles. This pattern suggests a vehicle that has been kept in good order, with no recurring or worsening mechanical faults. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for an eleven-year-old car. Between the October 2020 test at 74,850 miles and the November 2022 test at 99,466 miles, the car covered 24,616 miles in just over two years, averaging roughly 11,500 miles annually during that period. The subsequent stretch from November 2022 to May 2024 saw a more modest 11,711 miles added over approximately 18 months, suggesting a slight reduction in use or a period of lighter driving. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would indicate the car sat unused for extended periods, and the overall annualised average of around 10,107 miles per year sits comfortably within normal expectations for this age and class of vehicle. From a buyer's perspective, the nearside front tyre wear pattern flagged in May 2024 warrants closer inspection. Edge wear on one side of the front tyre can point to a tracking or alignment issue, worn suspension bushes, or a deteriorating track rod end, none of which were explicitly flagged but should be checked on a raised inspection. The low coolant advisory from 2020, while minor, also justifies a thorough check of the cooling system, including the radiator, hoses, water pump, and expansion tank, to rule out slow leaks or a failing head gasket. Given the car has now sat for over two years since its last MOT, a fresh inspection of the brake discs and pads, coil springs, and exhaust system for corrosion is sensible, particularly if the vehicle has been stored or lightly used in the interim. The overall record is sound, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on front-end geometry and cooling system integrity would be a prudent step.