2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · N44 KRM

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently good, but the maintenance trend has shifted from stable to worsening, specifically concerning the braking system and suspension components. The most recent test on 2025-08-07 at 100,148 miles was passed without recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a consistent performance level since then. However, the failure on 2022-03-31 at 68,831 miles reveals a significant drop in reliability, suggesting that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained or serviced since that date. This gap in history implies that the owner likely performed the 2025 test without addressing the issues that were present in 2022, leading to a deterioration in the mechanical condition of the car. The mileage pattern shows a notable gap between the 2025 and 2022 tests, with the vehicle having accumulated roughly 11,307 miles in less than three years. This rapid accumulation suggests that the owner may have been using the car for short periods or that the vehicle has been stored for extended periods, resulting in a lack of regular servicing. While the 2022 test at 68,832 miles was passed, the subsequent failure at 68,831 miles indicates that the vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2022-03-31 date. This lack of maintenance over a three-year span, combined with the fact that the 2025 test was performed without any recorded defects, suggests that the vehicle has not been kept in a good mechanical condition for the last year. Given the recurring faults and the history of the braking system and suspension, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, worn suspension bushings, and structural corrosion. The 2025 test at 100,148 miles was passed, but the 2022-03-31 failure indicates that the vehicle may have been sitting in a parking lot or on a raised surface for a long time, which could have caused the suspension to lose its integrity. The buyer must verify that the brakes are free of binding and that the suspension components, such as bushings and springs, are still in good condition. If the vehicle has been stored for over a year or has been used in extreme conditions, the risk of premature failure in the suspension and brakes is high, and the owner should consider replacing these components before the next MOT test.