2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · CU63 CPE

The Audi A5 presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 13 June 2025 at 157,837 miles with no defects logged. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a repeated pattern of same-week fail-and-pass cycles that warrants scrutiny rather than confidence. The vehicle cleared the most recent test cleanly one day after a failure on 12 June 2025 at 157,786 miles where the tester recorded no defects, a sequence repeated in June 2024 with a fail on 14 June at 154,291 miles and a pass on 21 June at 154,325 miles. At approximately 13 years old the car has covered 157,837 miles, averaging roughly 12,141 miles per year, which sits high for the model age and points to sustained motorway or commuter use rather than occasional leisure driving. Mileage stepped from 142,994 at the May 2023 test to 154,325 by June 2024, then to 157,837 by June 2025, showing a slight slowdown in annual accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse across the three years shown, with no advisories or defects ever recorded, which suggests either meticulous upkeep or tests conducted without full disclosure of wear items. The back-to-back failures with zero recorded defects in 2024 and 2025 imply administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, but a buyer should not rely on the clean slip alone. Given the high mileage and age, in-person checks must target front suspension arms and bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and caliper operation, none of which the MOT history confirms were examined in depth. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes remains unmentioned in the record and should be inspected on a ramp. Tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions carry no flags, yet at this mileage expect consumable replacements soon. The previous owner's habit of failing then passing within days suggests last-minute rectification before sale rather than proactive care.