2017 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · J27 TAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred consumable upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 71,331 miles, the tester flagged six distinct advisories that were absent in the previous year. This transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple tyre and brake issues suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical requirements as they approach the point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2021 and December 2022, where the car covered only 12,286 miles in two years. Since then, usage has increased slightly, with over 6,500 miles recorded in the last two test cycles. This increase in annual mileage appears to have accelerated the wear on the rubber components and braking hardware, as evidenced by the recent advisories regarding pitted rear brake discs and tyre tread wear. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the tyres, as the December 2025 record identifies all four tyres as cracking or perishing. This indicates the rubber is aging and hardening regardless of tread depth, which poses a risk to grip in wet conditions. The rear brake discs are noted as worn and pitted, so the buyer should check for thin material and ensure the pads are not prematurely glazed. Additionally, given the 2023 advisory regarding rear tyres worn on the edge, the suspension geometry should be checked for uneven wear to ensure the alignment is not causing accelerated tyre degradation.