2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · AP16 ODG

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT record as of the most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 63,391 miles. While the vehicle failed that specific test due to an insecure rear registration plate, it passed immediately following the rectification. The absence of advisories in the latest inspection suggests that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed or have not yet reached a critical threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 63,391 miles, averaging approximately 6,339 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 40,686 miles in August 2022 to 60,618 miles in August 2024, and finally 63,391 miles in September 2025. This gradual increase suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent issues like seized calipers or perished rubber components from developing due to stagnation. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the suspension and braking systems. The August 2024 test at 60,618 miles flagged light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber and slight play in the offside front track rod end. Although these were recorded as advisories rather than failures, they indicate the onset of wear in the suspension components. The 2023 record at 50,434 miles also highlighted worn front brake discs and thin rear brake pads, suggesting that the braking system requires periodic attention to manage consumable wear. Checking the condition of the steering linkages and the integrity of the shock absorbers remains advisable to ensure the previously noted wear has not progressed. Given the history of tyre perishing noted in August 2022, a visual check of the sidewalls and tread depth across all four tyres is also necessary to confirm current roadworthiness.