2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LB62 VLU

A history of intermittent braking and suspension concerns defines the mechanical record of this vehicle, despite a recent trend of clean certificates. While the latest test on 17 November 2025 was a pass with no defects, the overall history includes a dangerous failure in October 2021 due to tyre structural failure and brake binding, as well as multiple advisories regarding suspension arm bushes in November 2023. The recorded mileage of 100,817 miles over thirteen years represents a typical annual average of approximately 7,755 miles. This level of usage suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly, meaning that wear on consumables and rubber components is consistent with its age. Such usage patterns typically lead to the degradation of suspension bushings and braking components, as evidenced by the specific defects flagged in the MOT history. Attention should be paid to the offside front braking system, which was recorded as excessively binding in 2021 and remained an advisory point in 2023. During a test drive, feel for any steering pull or judder under braking and check for excessive heat emanating from the offside front wheel after a period of driving. Any resistance or unevenness in the brake pedal may indicate that the binding issue persists or has returned. The suspension system requires close scrutiny due to the 2023 advisories regarding worn pins and bushes in the front upper suspension arms on both the nearside and offside. Listen for knocking or creaking sounds when traversing speed bumps or during low-speed manoeuvring. Any vague steering response or instability during braking may indicate that these suspension linkages have deteriorated beyond the point of an advisory and now require replacement.