2012 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · GP62 FMA

The 2012 Audi A5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 April 2025 at 39,112 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year record, so the vehicle shows no worsening or recurring defect pattern. Recorded mileage stays low for a 14-year-old car. The tester logged 28,573 miles in August 2022, 31,588 in August 2023, 38,299 at the failed test on 2 August 2024, 38,302 two days later, and 39,112 by April 2025. That averages roughly 2,794 miles per year. The jump from 31,588 to 38,299 between August 2023 and August 2024 is the only notable accumulation, then use dropped back to near-standstill. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The 2 August 2024 failure at 38,299 miles carries no listed defect, which points to a paperwork or identification issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing cleanly on 5 August 2024. A buyer should still inspect the usual age-related items the record cannot confirm. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion or wear from long standing periods. Examine exhaust emissions hardware and underbody structural integrity for rust given the low-use profile. Confirm the 810-mile gap between the August 2024 fail and pass reflects the noted administrative cause, not concealed work. Given the clean MOT trail, focus the viewing on tyre condition, wiper blades, and fluid levels rather than major mechanical risk.