2018 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LS18 FHZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT in January 2026 at 78,202 miles where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has passed its last five annual inspections without failure. While previous records highlighted minor consumable issues, the lack of defects in the latest test suggests that the current owner is addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to passing standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for its age, averaging approximately 9,775 miles per year over the eight-year period. There is a notable increase in usage between January 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered 6,686 miles, followed by another 8,447 miles leading into the January 2026 test. This regular interval suggests steady operation rather than neglect, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components that prevent seizing associated with long periods of standing stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front end previously noted by the tester. The January 2025 test at 69,755 miles flagged both front inner tyres as worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, alongside a nail in the nearside tyre. This indicates a potential alignment issue or suspension bushing fatigue that should be verified. Additionally, since the 2022 test flagged thin brake pads at 41,876 miles, the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs should be checked to ensure they are not nearing the end of their life given the 36,000 miles driven since that entry.