2012 Audi A5 1.7L Diesel · BA10 STE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 84,043 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a period of clean passes since a significant failure in early 2024. While the history shows instances of reactive maintenance regarding consumable items, the lack of advisories or failures in the last two tests suggests that the current owner is addressing identified faults before they compromise safety-critical standards. At 14 years old, the recorded 84,043 miles represent an average usage of approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate driving. There is a notable gap in mileage accumulation between February 2021 and February 2022, where the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles in a single year, but usage has since returned to a consistent pattern of roughly 4,000 to 4,500 miles per annum. This steady progression suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect that lead to component degradation. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and braking systems. The 2020 test flagged worn bushes on both front lower suspension arms, and recurring issues with thin brake pads and worn discs indicate a history of wear-related failures. The January 2024 failure was particularly concerning, involving multiple tyre structural failures including bulges and exposed cords, which suggests a period of poor tyre maintenance or impact-related damage. A physical inspection should verify that the suspension wear has been rectified and check the exhaust mounting points, which previously showed signs of corrosion in 2020 and 2021.