2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LB12 ADU

The 2012 Audi A5 presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 30 October 2025 at 128,707 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior day's failure at 128,685 miles is anomalous as the DVSA record lists no defects against that test. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, given the immediate subsequent pass with zero advisories. Annual mileage has tracked close to the typical 9,193-mile average for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The records show 116,756 miles in November 2022, rising to 120,874 by November 2023, 124,494 by November 2024, and 128,707 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 miles per year over the last three intervals, well below the long-term mean and indicating light recent use. The MOT data is sparse on fault detail, with every pass carrying no advisories and no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns logged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained failure entry from 29 October 2025. Standing periods implied by low annual mileage can accelerate perished rubber components and seized calipers even when tests record clean results. The absence of advisories across five years does not certify structural integrity beneath underseal, so a ramp check for chassis corrosion remains prudent before purchase.