2021 Audi A5 S Line ED 1 40 Tfsi Mhev SA 2.0L Petrol · GG63 ASH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. While it passed the latest test on 29 October 2025 at 64,285 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior at 64,267 miles. This sequence suggests the owner only addressed critical defects when forced to by an inspection failure, rather than replacing worn components during routine maintenance intervals. At 64,285 miles over five years, the car has averaged approximately 12,800 miles per annum. This sits above the typical national average for a modern petrol vehicle. The gap between the October 2024 test at 53,528 miles and the October 2025 test shows the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year. This consistent usage accelerates the wear on consumable items and suspension components, which is reflected in the defects noted during the most recent inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear lower coil spring mounting, which was flagged as damaged in October 2025. Although not deemed seriously weakened at that time, these mountings are prone to corrosion and structural fatigue on Audi models of this era. The buyer should also verify the braking system, as the tester noted thin rear brake pads during the 2025 cycle, indicating the components were nearing the end of their functional life. The front tyres previously caused a failure for being below the 1.0mm legal limit in October 2025. While likely replaced, the buyer should check the current tread depth and matching brands to ensure they were not fitted with low-quality substitutes. The history suggests that the previous owner ran components until the point of legal failure rather than replacing them on a preventative schedule.