2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LIL 8671

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent MOT test conducted in August 2025 at 107,038 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This follows a clean pass in May 2024, suggesting that the car has been maintained in good standing since the period of more significant repair requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation between tests, with roughly 4,300 miles driven between August 2023 and May 2024, and another 2,246 miles between May 2024 and August 2025. This regularity suggests the car does not suffer from long periods of stationary use, which is generally beneficial for preventing the premature degradation of rubber components and seals despite its age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension, given the recurring issues in the history. The 2022 test at 90,437 miles flagged a wholesale failure of brake discs and pads across all wheels, along with a worn nearside shock absorber. While the 2023 failure for thin nearside rear brake pads was rectified to achieve subsequent clean passes, the buyer should verify that no uneven wear or sticking calipers are present on the current hardware. Additionally, since the offside front drive shaft boot failed in 2023, a visual check for grease leaks or tearing is necessary to ensure the replacement was effective and has not suffered subsequent failure.