2017 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · FD67 AAZ

The 2017 Audi A5 shows a stable roadworthiness trend over the past three MOT cycles, with the most recent test on 2025-03-07 at 107,850 miles passing without defects—a clean result that suggests no major unresolved issues at that point. The absence of advisories or recurring faults in the last two tests indicates the vehicle has not been penalised for critical failures in brakes, suspension, steering, or emissions. However, the duplicate entries for 2024-02-14 (one pass, one fail at identical mileage) is anomalous and warrants clarification—likely a data error or administrative oversight rather than a mechanical issue. The 2023 failures at 81,310 miles also appear redundant, reinforcing the need for verification of these entries. Mileage progression suggests typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging 11,983 miles annually over the recorded period. The gap between the 2023-03-08 fail and 2023-03-10 pass (just two days apart) is suspicious and may indicate a retest after minor adjustments, though no defects were logged. The 9,804 miles covered between tests (from 81,311 to 91,115) aligns with reasonable intervals, though the 12,834 miles between the 2024 fail/pass and the 2025 pass is unusually high for a vehicle without documented faults. This could imply either extended periods of light use or deferred maintenance between tests. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension bushes and coil springs , particularly at the rear where binding calipers were flagged in past tests (though not here). The brake system —including discs, pads, and hydraulic lines—should be checked for uneven wear or corrosion, especially if the vehicle has experienced prolonged standing. Exhaust emissions should be monitored for leaks or catalytic converter degradation, as the absence of advisories does not guarantee long-term reliability. Structural corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and underbody should be assessed, particularly if the vehicle has been exposed to salted roads or poor storage. Finally, verify the dual MOT entries for 2024 with the previous owner to confirm no hidden issues were overlooked.