2013 Audi A5 S Line TDI 2.0L Diesel · NK63 CKV

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance history with the most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 132,182 miles resulting in a clean pass with no defects. A single failure occurred on 13 November 2024 at 125,210 miles, but this was rectified within eight days and 185 miles, as evidenced by the subsequent pass on 21 November 2024. This rapid correction suggests a minor, likely consumable issue such as a blown bulb or wiper blade rather than a developing mechanical problem. The preceding annual tests from 2022 and 2023 also passed without recorded faults, indicating no persistent adverse trend in the official record. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a 13-year-old vehicle. The recorded average of approximately 10,168 miles per year is unremarkable. The intervals between tests show consistent annual increments: from 102,468 miles in June 2022 to 119,017 miles in November 2023 (roughly 16,549 miles over 17 months), then to 125,395 miles by November 2024. There are no unexplained gaps or periods of exceptionally high or low mileage that would suggest prolonged storage or severe neglect within the documented history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas where MOT tests provide only a snapshot. The absence of recorded advisories on brakes, suspension, or structural corrosion in this history is positive, but it does not guarantee current condition. Particular attention must be paid to the rear brake system, as binding calipers or uneven disc wear can develop between tests. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for perishing or excessive play, common wear points at this mileage. Furthermore, given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for hidden corrosion around the sills, wheel arches, and under the car is essential, as structural integrity issues can progress without triggering an immediate MOT failure until advanced. Ultimately, the official record suggests a vehicle that has passed its statutory safety inspections with minimal recorded issues. The brief November 2024 failure appears an isolated event. However, the MOT is a minimum standard; a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is imperative to assess consumable wear, latent faults, and the true state of structural components not fully evaluated during the annual test.