2021 Audi A5 S Line 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A 2.0L Petrol · DX21 XRE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a downward shift regarding consumable upkeep. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 47,723 miles passed, the tester identified two defects on the nearside rear tyre involving cracking or perishing and wear close to the legal limit. This represents a regression from the March 2025 test at 40,178 miles, where only minor surface damage was noted on the same tyre. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use private vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 31,829 miles and the March 2026 test, the car covered 15,894 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage. The clean 2024 record suggests the vehicle was once in good mechanical condition that period, but the recent appearance of tyre issues suggests a lapse in basic preventative maintenance during the most recent service interval. A buyer must perform a physical inspection of all four tyres to determine if the uneven wear mentioned indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. The recurring flagging of the nearside rear tyre across two consecutive years suggests the vehicle may be sitting for long periods or experiencing a specific geometry fault leading to rubber perishing. Check the brake discs and pads for thinning or binding calipers, as the record does not explicitly detail brake performance despite the low mileage which often leads to surface rust on rotors if not used frequently.