2021 Audi A5 S Line ED 1 35 Tfsi Mhev SA 2.0L Petrol · JJ20 ARE

The Audi A5 presents a clean bill of health on paper, with its most recent MOT on 8 December 2025 at 25,868 miles passing with zero defects. This marks a stable and improving maintenance trend, particularly when compared to the prior test on 5 December 2024 at 20,468 miles, which also passed with no advisories or failures. The absence of recurring defects across both inspections suggests the vehicle has been consistently maintained and free of developing mechanical or structural issues. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Over the twelve months between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, the car covered just 5,400 miles, which is modest even by the standards of its already low annual average of roughly 5,174 miles per year since new. For a five-year-old vehicle, this pattern points to short, local journeys or extended periods of inactivity rather than sustained motorway driving. That kind of usage profile can mask underlying issues, as infrequent driving tends to hide wear that higher-mileage vehicles reveal sooner. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for surface corrosion on suspension components, subframes, and brake lines, as short-trip driving accelerates moisture-related corrosion even on low-mileage cars. The tyres and brake discs deserve close scrutiny, since infrequent use can lead to uneven pad deposits and flat-spotting rather than the gradual wear seen on regularly driven vehicles. Suspension bushes and dust covers should also be checked for perishing caused by age and lack of use rather than mileage. A brief road test at varying speeds will confirm there are no vibrations, pulling, or unusual noises that a static inspection might miss. The clean MOT history is genuinely encouraging, but it represents only a snapshot taken once per year. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains the most reliable way to verify the structural and mechanical integrity of any used vehicle, regardless of how spotless its paperwork appears.