2017 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · BF67 YCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 63,174 miles, it failed just three miles prior due to critical tyre defects. The tester identified exposed cords and cracking on both the nearside and offside rear tyres, indicating that the previous owner ignored signs of rubber perishing until the vehicle reached the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage between May 2023 and 2026, with the odometer climbing from 60,560 to over 63,000 miles. However, the low annual mileage suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, which often contributes to the degradation of rubber components like tyres and seals, as seen in the perishing issues noted in the 2025 and 2026 tests. A buyer must pay close attention to the front braking system, as fluctuating service brakes have been a recurring issue since 2025. This typically indicates warped brake discs or sticking caliper pistons which require inspection to ensure consistent stopping performance. Given the history of perishing tyres, a thorough check of all remaining rubber for sidewall cracking and age rot is essential, as the previous owner only replaced components once they triggered an MOT failure.