2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · AL13 PAC

The defining mechanical story of this 2019 Audi A5 is one of chronic, recurring tyre wear, with the most recent test on 2026-02-03 issuing advisories for nearside front and rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their edges, mirroring identical advisories recorded the previous day when the vehicle was failed for a dangerous offside front tyre with tread depth below 1.6mm. Across the six recorded tests from 2022 to 2026, tyre-related advisories have appeared in three consecutive annual tests, suggesting a consistent geometry or suspension issue that is not being resolved between inspections. Aside from a minor rear light lens advisory in 2022 and an obscured undertray note in 2023, the rest of the braking, suspension, and exhaust components have remained free of advisories, with the only brake-related flag being pitted front inner discs in 2025. The overall trend is therefore one of largely stable roadworthiness with one persistent, unresolved wear pattern focused on the tyres, culminating in a dangerous failure that was subsequently remedied just one day later to secure a pass. With 67,881 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle has covered an annual average of around 9,700 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing history, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. This steady utilisation pattern is mechanically favourable in that it avoids the corrosion risks and dried seal issues commonly associated with low-mileage or stored vehicles, while also meaning that consumable wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain components should reflect normal in-service degradation rather than accelerated wear from high annual mileage or stagnation damage. For a prospective buyer, the primary inspection focus should be the suspension and steering geometry, given the repeated edge-wear advisories on both nearside front and rear tyres. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, control arm bushes, or drop links. Check for uneven or inner-edge tyre wear on all four corners when inspecting the car, and pay close attention to whether the nearside front tracking is set correctly, as consistent one-sided edge wear can point to worn suspension arms, ball joints, or a faulty thrust/bump arm. Steering should feel precise and self-centring, with no pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, and any vagueness on a straight road could indicate worn top mounts or control arm bush compliance. The front brake discs flagged as pitted or scored in 2025 should be physically inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and remaining thickness, as pitted discs can produce a vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm braking. During a road test, assess the brake pedal for firmness and progressive response, listening for any grinding or squealing that might suggest the discs have worn beyond a serviceable limit or that the pads are running low. The 2022 advisory for a slightly damaged offside rear light lens should be checked to ensure the lens has not deteriorated further and that the lamp unit is fully sealed against moisture ingress, which can lead to bulb failure or wiring corrosion. Finally, although no corrosion advisories have been recorded, a thorough underside inspection for surface rust on subframes, brake pipes, and suspension arms would be prudent given the vehicle's age, and the absence of any recorded structural advisories should not preclude a physical check for the early signs of chassis component degradation.