2022 Audi A5 S LN BLK ED 40 Tfsi Mhev SA 2.0L Petrol · KT22 HGA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. While the car passed in April 2026 at 43,627 miles, it failed a test just one month prior due to critical safety defects. The failure was caused by front brake pads worn below the legal limit of 1.5mm and a significantly weakened rear seat belt. The resolution of these issues shortly after failure suggests the previous owner waited for component failure before addressing repairs rather than performing routine preventative checks. The mileage progression is consistent with a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a notable surge in usage between the October 2024 test at 17,676 miles and the March 2025 test at 27,662 miles, representing 10,000 miles in just five months. The vehicle then covered another 16,000 miles between March 2025 and April 2026, which explains the accelerated wear observed during those intervals. A buyer must inspect the vehicle personally to ensure the recurring issues have been properly rectified. The March 2025 advisory noted both rear tyres worn to the limit and on the edges, which often indicates an alignment issue or incorrect pressures that remains unaddressed. Furthermore, the April 2026 test flagged a nearside front tyre and a nail in the nearside rear tyre; these should be verified as having been replaced rather than merely patched. Given the brake pad failure, a thorough inspection of the front discs for scoring or glazing is necessary to ensure the thin pads did not damage the rotors before replacement.