2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LL65 NTM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance. In the most recent test in November 2022 at 85,110 miles, the car passed after an initial failure two days prior. While the immediate faults regarding the engine management light and the rear door handle were rectified, the record shows ongoing advisories for the suspension and braking, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they approach the limit of failure. At 85,110 miles over approximately 11 years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a premium saloon of this age. There is a notable gap of approximately 6,000 miles between November 2021 and November 2022, and another 6,000-mile interval between 2020 and 2021. This consistent mileage suggests regular use, but the age of rubber components and fluids likely contributes to the mechanical wear noted in the inspection history. A prospective buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, specifically the upper control arm bushes which were flagged as worn in 2022. There is a documented history with the rear shock artwork, which progressed from light misting in 2020 to a serious leak in 2021, before returning to a misting adviser in 2022; the buyer should verify if these have been replaced since then. Additionally, the front braking system requires attention as the inner brake discs were noted as worn during the final test, and the previous failure of the engine management indicator light (MIL) in 2022 warrants a diagnostic check to ensure no lingering fault codes remain.