2012 Audi A5 S Line TDI 2.0L Heavy oil · NE09 SON

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection on 22 April 2026 at 154,558 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable despite an anomalous failure recorded on 24 January 2026 at 152,798 miles. Since no defects were listed for that specific failure, it likely resulted from an administrative error or a re-presentation issue that was rectified immediately before the subsequent pass, rather than a systemic mechanical or structural failure. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between March 2022 at 95,799 miles and August 2024 at 129,144 miles, the car covered over 33,000 miles, indicating high annual use. The more recent accumulation of 25,414 miles in the twenty months between August 2024 and April 2026 suggests the vehicle remains in regular use, which helps prevent the seal degradation and corrosion often associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage wear items common to the A5 platform. At over 154,000 miles, front suspension bushes and control arm components are prone to significant degradation which manifests as steering play or uneven wear. Given the consistent mileage, the condition of the brake discs and the state of the calipers for binding or pitting are vital. While the MOT history is clean of structural rust advisories, a close look at the sills and subframe mounting remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has compromised the chassis integrity over the fourteen-year lifespan.