2010 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · EX60 WTP

A clean and stable MOT history defines this 2010 Audi A5, with the most recent test on 28 February 2026 returning a pass and no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes since the February 2024 examination. The single failure logged on 25 February 2025 was noteworthy only because the official record does not specify a category or component, yet the car returned to the test station just six days later on 3 March 2025 and passed cleanly with no advisories, suggesting whatever prompted the initial refusal was rectified promptly and did not recur. Across five recorded tests spanning three years, there are no chronic advisories, no recurring component wear patterns, and no structural corrosion issues flagged, which presents a positive overall roadworthiness profile for a vehicle now entering its sixteenth year of service. Recorded mileage of 183,220 against an age of approximately sixteen years equates to an annual accumulation of around 11,451 miles, which sits comfortably within expected usage parameters for a car of this vintage and avoids the mechanical concerns associated with either very low mileage inactivity or excessively high wear. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and no extended periods off the road that would warrant suspicion of dormant component degradation such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated coolant, or perished fuel lines. The consistent annual mileage points to regular use, which generally benefits a complex vehicle like the A5 by keeping seals, bearings, lubricants, and the dual-clutch or conventional automatic transmission (depending on specification) in active circulation rather than allowing moisture and corrosion to settle into static components. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the usual inspection priorities on a test drive should still be exercised but with a focus on age and mileage-related wear rather than known flagged defects. On a road test, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as multi-link front axles on these models are prone to worn lower control arm bushes and ball joints well before the rear suspension shows comparable deterioration. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which would suggest warped front discs, and test the pedal for a soft or spongy response that might indicate perished brake flexihoses or aged fluid. Inspect the underbody, sills, and wheel arches closely for any bubbling or perforation corrosion, as Audi A5s of this generation can develop rust in the rear arches and around the subframe mounting points even when no advisory has yet been issued at test time. Given the clean MOT record, particular attention should be paid to oil leaks from the upper timing chain area, coolant loss from the radiator and water pump housing, and any signs of gearbox hesitation or rough downshifts, which are common mechanical concerns on high-mileage A5s regardless of test outcome. Check the electronic parking brake operation, confirm all warning lamps extinguish promptly after startup, and verify the operation of the quattro system by ensuring no warning messages appear on the instrument cluster. Finally, request evidence of cambelt and timing chain servicing intervals, as the 2.0 TFSI chain is known to stretch with mileage, and confirm the brake fluid and coolant have been renewed within the manufacturer-recommended timescales, even though these items will not have appeared on the MOT record itself.