2010 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · BN60 JFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 109,371 miles passed, it followed a failure just one week prior. That initial failure flagged critical electronic faults in the ABS and stability control systems alongside worn front suspension arm bushes. This sequence suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they result in an MOT failure, rather than servicing wear-related components in advance. At 109,371 miles, the Audi averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical light road use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025, and another 2,500 miles in the five months leading up to the March 2026 test. The relatively low mileage for the age does not exempt the rubber components from age, as evidenced by the suspension degradation noted despite the low odometer. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension geometry. Both the offside and nearside upper suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in early 2026, indicating that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the 2024 failure highlighted multiple tyres worn to the legal limit and a perished rear tyre, suggesting a history of neglected consumable maintenance. A physical inspection should verify that the nearside lower ball joint dust cover identified previously as failed has been properly replaced and check for uneven tyre tread wear across all axles. The ABS and stability control faults recorded in March 2026 remain a point of technical interest. Although the vehicle passed after rectification, these electronic systems can suffer from sensor failures or module issues that are expensive to diagnose. Given the vehicle's age, an inspector should also check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the mounting points and the undertray, to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the recurring mechanical failures.