2012 Audi A5 TDI 2.0L Diesel · G19 SCS

The most recent MOT test on November 3, 2025, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded, though the preceding test on June 13, 2023, resulted in a failure—despite no specific faults being documented. This inconsistency suggests either an administrative oversight or a minor issue resolved without formal notation, but the overall trend since 2024 shows stability. The lack of advisories or recurring failures implies no obvious mechanical neglect, though the 2023 failure warrants scrutiny of components that might have been overlooked or repaired privately. Mileage data reveals a steady accumulation of approximately 13,000 miles annually between 2022 and 2024, with a notable jump to 14,088 miles between the 2023 failure and the 2024 pass. The absence of mileage at the 2025 test prevents full trend analysis, but the 2023 gap between tests (just 14 days) suggests either a rushed inspection or a vehicle that was temporarily off the road. Without a current odometer reading, it’s impossible to assess whether the 2025 pass reflects genuine low mileage or an extended period of non-use. Given the sparse MOT record, priority should be given to inspecting suspension components—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—since binding brakes were implied in the 2023 failure, even if not formally recorded. The 2022 test’s clean pass suggests no prior brake or suspension issues, but wear on calipers, discs, or steering linkages could have developed since then. Corrosion around wheel arches, subframes, and exhaust mounts should also be examined, as the vehicle’s age increases vulnerability to structural fatigue. A thorough brake fluid flush and tyre tread check are essential, given the 2023 failure’s proximity to the 2024 pass.