2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · J7 SXF

The 2012 Audi A5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 94,139 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual examinations show the same clean outcome. No recurring advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year DVSA history, so the vehicle displays no worsening pattern or unresolved structural concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 94,139 against an August 2012 registration, equating to roughly 6,724 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a 14-year-old car. The records show 75,107 miles in August 2023, 88,945 in August 2024, and 94,139 by July 2025. That is about 13,800 miles added in the first interval and only 5,194 in the latest, indicating a slowdown in annual accumulation rather than rapid wear. The only anomaly is the 7 August 2024 failure at 88,932 miles followed by a pass next day at 88,945 with no defects listed, which suggests a trivial or administrative rejection rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Given the absence of flagged items such as worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or binding brake calipers, the MOT file implies the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of consumable items the test does not measure in depth. Check tyre sidewall condition, brake disc thickness, and underbody for structural rust at 94,000 miles. Verify service history to confirm cambelt and water pump intervals on the Audi 2.0 TDI or petrol variant. The clean MOT trend reduces risk but does not replace a pre-purchase mechanical assessment of drivetrain and suspension geometry.