2018 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · FV18 XMA

The 2018 Audi A5 presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with a full pass recorded on 11 June 2025 at 40,041 miles and zero defects. The absence of advisories or failures in the most recent test, combined with a consistent run of passes since 2022, indicates the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order with no outstanding compliance issues. The mileage profile is notably low, averaging roughly 5,005 miles per year over eight years. The record shows steady, incremental use, rising from 22,713 miles in June 2021 to 25,872 miles in June 2022, then 33,933 miles in June 2023, 37,532 miles in July 2024, and finally 40,041 miles in June 2025. The jump between June 2022 and June 2023 is the largest single-year increase at just over 8,000 miles, but the annual accumulation has since settled to around 2,500 miles per year. This pattern suggests a shift from moderate use to very light recent use, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would raise odometer concerns. The only recorded defects appeared in the June 2021 test at 22,713 miles, where all four tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit. These are consumable items, not structural or mechanical faults, and the subsequent clean passes indicate they were replaced promptly. No suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion issues have ever been flagged across five consecutive tests. Given the low mileage and long periods of light use, a buyer should still inspect the tyre age and condition carefully, as rubber can perish from age rather than wear. The underside should be checked for surface corrosion on suspension components, subframes, and brake lines, particularly if the car has spent extended periods stationary. Brake discs and pads should be examined for uneven wear or binding, as low-mileage vehicles can develop surface rust and sticking calipers from short journeys. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, should be reviewed for soot buildup, which is common in vehicles predominantly driven on short, low-speed trips.