2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · AS10 LDS

A clean and stable MOT profile defines this 2019 Audi A5, with five consecutive passes recorded between 2022 and 2026 and only a single advisory raised across the entire testing history. The most recent examination on 18 March 2026 recorded a pass with no defects, continuing a pattern that stretches back to the 2022 test. The solitary advisory appeared during the 2024 test, where the nearside front tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. No other components, from brakes and suspension through to exhaust, lighting, or structure, have attracted any advisory or failure entries over the five-year span, which on the face of the MOT record points to consistent roadworthiness rather than the kind of chronic wear pattern that often develops on higher-mileage executive cars. Annual mileage is notably high for the vehicle's age, with 85,811 recorded miles across approximately seven years equating to around 12,259 miles per year. This places the A5 firmly in the higher-accumulation bracket for its cohort, meaning the braking system, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts will have endured considerably more work than a typical example of the same age. Mechanically, this kind of mileage tends to accelerate wear on consumable items such as front brake discs and pads, front suspension components including control arm bushes and drop links, and the dual-clutch or automatic gearbox mechatronics depending on the transmission fitted. The test history does not flag any of these items, but the absence of recorded advisories on high-wear areas should be read alongside the accumulated mileage when judging likely near-term maintenance. For a prospective buyer, the nearside front tyre advisory from 2024 is the only specific item to interrogate further. Edge wear on a front tyre on an Audi A5 can indicate either an alignment issue, such as worn front suspension bushes or a bent component following a kerb impact, or simply that the vehicle was running on a worn set at the time of test. On a road inspection, check the current front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the inside or outside edges, and listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, which would suggest deteriorated front control arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. A geometry check and a close look at the front suspension for any perished or split rubber bushes would be prudent given the mileage and the edge-wear advisory. Given the elevated annual mileage, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should also focus on the braking system, as front discs and pads on the A5 typically require attention in the 40,000 to 60,000 mile range. Feel for any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm braking, which can indicate warped front discs, and listen for any grinding or scraping noises that might suggest worn pads contacting the discs. Inspect the brake pipes and flexible hoses for corrosion or cracking, particularly along the inner arches and underbody where road salt accumulates, and check the condition of the rear brake components including the electronic parking brake mechanism. With higher mileage also comes greater likelihood of oil seepage from the engine and gearbox, so a careful look underneath for fresh staining on the sump, cam chain cover, and any driveshaft or differential seals would be worthwhile to ensure the clean MOT record is not masking developing issues that simply have not yet reached advisory threshold.