2013 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · D3 JWN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in November 2025 at 97,662 miles. However, the history reveals a significant period of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The October 2025 failure at 97,648 miles showed a failure across multiple critical points including worn brake components and suspension arm bushes. While the subsequent pass indicates these faults were rectified, the record suggests a trend where the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they reach the point of a legal test failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 14,584 miles between September 2024 and November 2025, which represents a sharp increase in usage compared to the previous annual average of roughly 9,000 miles seen between 2022 and 2024. This surge in mileage suggests the vehicle's usage levels may vary significantly, which often leads to the accelerated wear of rubber components and braking systems observed in the recent tests. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the rear control arm bushes and front arm pins were specifically flagged as excessively worn in 2025. Given the previous failure for significantly worn discs and thin pads, the current braking system should be checked for binding calipers or uneven wear to ensure the replacement parts were of quality. The 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres also indicates the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, necessitating a check for sidewall cracking regardless of the remaining tread depth.