2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · BU63 USY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in September 2025 at 50,266 miles flagged the rear brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a similar advisory from September 2024 at 48,424 miles where the nearside rear pads were noted as being thin. While the car consistently passes its tests, the recurrence of these advisories suggests the owner only addresses components once they approach the failure threshold. At 13 years old, the recorded 50,266 miles represent significantly low annual usage, averaging approximately 3,867 miles per year. The mileage pattern is consistent, with annual increments of between 2,700 and 2,800 miles recorded between successive MOT tests. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can also lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as seals, hoses, and suspension bushings, if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between drives. A buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the 2022 test at 44,161 miles identified pitted and scored front brake discs. Given the recent reports of thin pads, the current state of the rotors should be checked for uneven wear or signs of caliper sticking. The history of worn edges on tyres in 2021 and 2022 indicates a history of neglecting tyre pressures or alignment issues, making a physical inspection of the current tread wear and suspension geometry necessary to ensure no underlying structural damage remains.