2011 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · NA11 VXG

The vehicle is currently in an unroadworthy state following a significant failure in January 2026 at 83,995 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening, as recurring issues identified in previous years have escalated into primary failures. While the car passed in early 2025, the most recent test reveals critical failures in both service and parking brake efficiency, alongside extensive degradation of the front suspension geometry. This indicates that previous advisories were either not addressed or the components have reached a point of rapid mechanical collapse. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 83,995 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. However, the data shows periods of very low use. Between January 2025 and January 2026, the vehicle covered only 2,496 miles, yet it failed two tests within a three-day window in early January 2025. Such low-mileage usage often leads to dry rot of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces, which aligns with the worn arm bushes and pitted brake discs seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The history consistently flags worn inner and upper arm bushes on both sides, which have now progressed from minor wear to excessive movement according to the 2026 failure. The fractured nearside coil spring noted in 2025 also suggests the suspension system is under significant stress. Furthermore, the braking system requires a complete overhaul; the tester flagged worn and pitted discs, fluctuating rear brakes, and overall parking brake efficiency that fails to meet safety standards.