2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · CP62 HHB

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 August 2023 at 172,265 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This trend suggests that the previous owners have maintained the car to a high technical standard, avoiding the recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in vehicles of this age. The mileage profile indicates high-frequency consistent use, averaging approximately 12,300 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between the November 2016 test at 87,856 miles and the August 2023 test at 172,265 miles, the car covered over 84,000 miles. This rapid accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, yet the lack of recorded advisories during this 84,000-mile interval implies that the vehicle has likely been subjected to motorway runs rather than harsh urban environments or long periods of neglect. Given the high mileage and age, an in-person inspection should focus on components prone to high-mileage wear. A buyer must check for play in the control arm bushes, worn coil springs, and leaking shock absorbers, as these often reach fatigue past 150,000 miles. While the MOT record is clean, the physical state of the brake discs for thinning or scoring and the underbody for surface corrosion remain critical manual checks that the MOT test only detects when structural integrity is compromised.