2012 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · M6 JAB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the most recent test indicates a shift from a clean history to the onset of component wear. While the car passed four consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025 without any defects, the April 2026 inspection at 78,034 miles flagged multiple advisories regarding the braking system and chassis. This suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related degradation requires attention despite the relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between January 2022 and April 2026, the car covered only 6,489 miles, representing a very low usage rate of roughly 1,600 miles annually during that specific period. Such low mileage often preserves the drivetrain and engine, but it frequently leads to surface corrosion on exposed metal surfaces and the degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the findings in the latest MOT report. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front brake discs, as the April 2026 test identified both nearside and offside discs as worn, pitted, and scored. These conditions often stem from the vehicle sitting for extended periods, allowing surface rust to bond to or etch the rotors. Additionally, the tester noted corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting area. While this was not deemed a structural failure, the depth of the rust needs to be monitored closely to ensure the corrosion does not progress and compromise the structural integrity of the chassis in the future.