2017 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · DX17 MYY

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing suspension wear that requires attention. The most recent test in June 2025 at 49,664 miles identified a worn offside-front-upper suspension arm pin or bush. This represents a progression from the June 2024 test at 49,003 miles, where both front upper and back arms were flagged for similar wear. While these did not result in failures, the recurring nature indicates that rubber components are reaching their service limit. At 49,664 miles over nine years, the vehicle has covered relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between June 2022 and June 2023, where the car covered only 11,693 miles in twelve months. Such low-use patterns can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber bushes and seals, explaining why suspension issues are appearing more frequently than expected on a higher mileage vehicle. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the control arm bushings for signs of tearing or perished cracking. The MOT history also reveals a consistent pattern of brake maintenance neglect, with thin pads flagged in every annual test from 2021 through 2023. The 2023 test noted worn discs, so the buyer should verify the current thickness of the brake pads and the surface condition of the rotors to ensure the owner has addressed these recurring advisories.