2011 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · NG11 CVD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 with 68,712 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of stabilisation following a failure in late 2024. While the car previously failed due to an inoperative engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp and thin rear brake pads, the subsequent clean pass indicates that these specific mechanical issues were addressed and rectified before the latest testing cycle. At 15 years old, the 68,712 miles recorded represent a low usage profile, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low mileage is consistent across the records, showing a gap of roughly 5,200 miles between August 2022 and October 2023. While low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can cause degradation in rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyres, which may suffer from dry rot or hardening that mileage alone does not capture. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system, as the record flags thin pads in three consecutive tests between October 2023 and October 2024. Although the 2025 test passed without, the recurring nature of this advisory suggests a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive replacement. Furthermore, the 2024 failure regarding the inoperative MIL lamp warrants a diagnostic check to ensure the engine management system is functioning correctly and no hidden fault codes remain that could indicate future sensor or emissions failures.