AUDI A52012 · 2.0L Petrol

The 2012 Audi A5 presents a highly stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 12 June 2025 at 90,598 miles with zero defects recorded. This flawless pass rate across the documented history indicates a vehicle that has remained structurally and mechanically sound, with no recurring faults or emerging issues requiring remedial work. The absence of advisories suggests the previous owner maintained the car to a standard that consistently met DVSA thresholds without compromise. Mileage accumulation sits well below the national average for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 5,500 miles annually. Between the 9 May 2022 test at 74,118 miles and the 16 June 2023 test at 79,175 miles, the car covered 5,057 miles, followed by 5,969 miles over the subsequent twelve months, and 5,454 miles by the June 2025 test. This steady, low-mileage usage pattern implies light, regular driving rather than prolonged periods of inactivity, though the sub-6,000-mile annual average still warrants scrutiny of components prone to deterioration from short trips. Despite the pristine paper record, a physical inspection must focus on wear items typical of a low-mileage, fourteen-year-old executive coupe. Suspension bushes and coil springs often perish through age and lack of use rather than mileage, so checking for perishing or cracking is essential. Brake discs and calipers frequently suffer from surface corrosion and binding when a vehicle covers short distances without reaching optimal operating temperatures. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the manufacture date on the tyres, as rubber older than six years can suffer from sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. A thorough underbody examination will confirm whether the structural integrity remains uncompromised by the typical corrosion associated with vehicles of this era.