2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · DN62 TWD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive repairs regarding the front suspension. While the most recent test in January 2022 at 161,577 miles passed, it flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This specific issue was also noted during the December 2020 test at 142,421 miles, suggesting that previous owners ignored deteriorating components until they reached a critical state rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. However, there is a concerning gap in the record, with the last recorded MOT occurring in early 2022. Given the current date in June 2026, the vehicle has gone over four years without an official inspection check. This lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current state of the drivetrain, exhaust system, or structural integrity since the 161,577-mile mark. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring failures of worn bushes and deteriorating ball joint dust covers. The 2019 test specifically identified wear across all four upper suspension arm pins and bushes, indicating a pattern of accelerated rubber component degradation. You should also inspect the exhaust system for corrosion or loosening, following the 2018 failure involving a detached central silencer. Given the high mileage and the long interval since the last test, a professional check of brake calipers and tyre sidewalls is essential to ensure no new mechanical failures have developed.