2011 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · GU11 HWA

The vehicle presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 September 2025 at 40,752 miles with zero defects recorded. This most recent test contrasts with the previous two years, where tyre wear advisories appeared. The transition from repeated tyre advisories to a completely clear test indicates the previous owner addressed the rubber, reflecting attentive maintenance recently. Covering just 40,752 miles over fifteen years equates to a mere 2,717 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light usage. The mileage accumulation remains consistently low, incrementing by only 1,389 miles between September 2021 and September 2022, peaking at 2,133 miles between 2023 and 2024, before dropping to 1,241 miles in the most recent year. Such minimal mileage often implies prolonged periods of standing, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres and moisture-related corrosion on brake discs, despite the low wear rate. Despite the low mileage, the recurring tyre defects demand a thorough physical inspection of the wheel alignment and suspension bushes. Edge wear on the rear and offside front tyres historically suggests potential misalignment or worn suspension components, such as trailing arm bushes or track rod ends, which may not trigger a MOT failure but affect handling. The 2023 advisory regarding rear brake pads wearing thin, coupled with the low mileage, raises the likelihood of corrosion on the brake disc faces from standing. A buyer should inspect the inner edges of the brake discs for rust and check the tyre sidewalls for fresh perishing, as the low annual mileage accelerates rubber degradation through age rather than wear.