2015 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · JFB 150H

The vehicle presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 12 March 2026 at 61,456 miles with zero defects. This most recent test confirms the immediate roadworthiness is sound, with no outstanding safety or environmental concerns. The progression from a failure in March 2024 to two consecutive flawless certificates indicates the previous owner addressed the underlying faults promptly, moving the vehicle from a deteriorating state back into proper working order. The recorded mileage of 61,456 miles for an 11-year-old Audi A5 equates to roughly 5,587 miles annually, which is notably low. The MOT records corroborate this light usage, showing a modest accumulation of 4,856 miles between the April 2023 test at 40,789 miles and the March 2024 test at 45,645 miles. Mileage then picked up slightly, rising by 8,442 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, before reaching the current 61,456 miles in March 2026. Such low annual mileage often implies long periods of standing, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres or sticking brakes, yet the clean 2026 certificate suggests these issues have not materialized. Despite the clean recent history, the March 2024 failure at 45,645 miles reveals a specific pattern of wear that warrants a physical inspection. The tester flagged all four tyres for uneven wear, specifically inner edge wear on the front axles and wear close to the legal limit on the rear axles. Inner edge wear on the front tyres points directly to worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment, while the rear tyres suggest either neglect or a similar suspension geometry issue. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the front and rear suspension components, including the control arm bushes and coil springs, for signs of deterioration. The failure also noted the Offside Front service brake excessively fluctuating, indicating a warped brake disc or uneven pad transfer at the time. Although the vehicle has passed subsequent tests without brake defects, a test drive is essential to check for steering wheel vibration under braking, which would confirm if the original disc distortion was merely skimmed rather than replaced.