2011 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · EX11 FTA

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a developing issue with suspension components. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 64,487 miles, the tester identified a worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. This specific defect was previously noted during the November 2024 test at 62,765 miles, indicating that the component has not been replaced despite being flagged in two consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with a gap of roughly 3,700 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. However, the interval between the January 2022 test and November 2022 test suggests the car sat stationary for extended periods. Such low-annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of mechanical parts, which may aligns with the recurring bushing issues seen in the later records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension in person to determine the extent of the play on the offside arm. Since the fault has persisted for over a year, the rubber is likely perished or torn, which will affect handling and cause uneven tyre wear. The inspection should also check for signs of corrosion on the brake discs, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust and seized calipers. Given the 2022 advisory regarding worn tyres, the current condition of the rubber should be verified to ensure they have not suffered from age-related cracking or misalignment.