2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · DX69 VLR

The most recent DVSA examination on 24 November 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents the strongest possible outcome on the roadworthiness history. The preceding test in November 2024 initially resulted in a failure on dangerous rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm of friction material remaining, although the same inspection also issued advisories on both front tyres for being worn close to the legal limit on their edges. The vehicle subsequently passed an MOT on the same day under a re-test arrangement, and the intervening months have produced a clean result. This trajectory suggests that the wear issues highlighted in 2024 were addressed in a timely manner rather than indicating a broader pattern of neglect, and the maintenance trend over the most recent two-year window can reasonably be described as stable and improving towards the current test. The recorded mileage of 55,096 miles on a seven-year-old vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 7,871 miles, which is broadly typical for a premium mid-size coupe of this age and consistent with predominantly private rather than high-mileage business use. There is no significant mileage gap recorded across the MOT history, and the progression from the earliest available test to the present figure suggests fairly steady utilisation rather than long periods of standing. For an Audi A5, this usage profile is generally favourable because it implies regular exercise of mechanical components, but it also means that common service-interval items such as brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs on the petrol variants, and the timing belt where applicable are likely to be due or overdue based on calendar age rather than distance covered. Given the front tyre advisories recorded in 2024, particular attention should be paid to the condition and alignment geometry of the front axle on any inspection. Even edge wear on a single front tyre can point to incorrect camber or tracking settings, worn suspension bushes, or compromised strut top mounts, so a test drive should include a careful listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. The current set of tyres should be examined for both tread depth and any uneven wear pattern across the tread face, as a freshly fitted pair may have masked an underlying geometry issue that will simply wear the replacement tyres in the same manner. It is also worth checking that the nearside and offside front tyres are matching in manufacturer, size, and speed rating, as this is required for an MOT pass. The 2024 brake failure warrants a physical inspection of the rear brake calipers, discs, and pads to confirm that the work was carried out with new or recently refurbished components rather than just a pad replacement onto worn discs. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping from the rear axle, watch for brake shudder under firm pedal application, and observe whether the vehicle pulls to one side under braking, all of which could indicate a binding rear caliper or a warped rear brake disc. Beyond the recorded defects, a seven-year-old A5 at modest mileage should be physically checked for age-related deterioration including tyre sidewall perishing and cracking, corrosion on the brake discs particularly after wet weather, the condition of the 12V battery which often requires replacement around this age, and the integrity of the undertrays and suspension arms for any corrosion consistent with winter road salt exposure. Confirming the service book stamps including a recent brake fluid change, an inspection of the timing belt replacement interval where the vehicle is fitted with one, and verification of the condition of all drive belts and the auxiliary coolant system will provide additional confidence before purchase.