2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · NK63 CKY

The 2013 Audi A5 presents a generally stable mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 6 November 2025 at 76,081 miles flagged wear items that warrant closer scrutiny. Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm curved bushes were noted as worn but not yet causing excessive movement. This is a recurring theme, as the 2023 test at 69,733 miles recorded a defective central exhaust mounting, and the 2022 test at 66,931 miles highlighted a corroded centre exhaust clamp. The vehicle passed each time, but the pattern suggests age-related deterioration of underbody and suspension components rather than catastrophic failure. Maintenance appears reactive rather than proactive, with defects identified and rectified at each test cycle rather than addressed early. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. Covering 76,081 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to approximately 5,852 miles per year, well below the UK average. The record shows a gap between October 2024 at 73,941 miles and November 2025 at 76,081 miles, representing just 2,140 miles over thirteen months. This suggests either very light use or extended periods of inactivity. Low mileage can mask deterioration caused by age rather than wear, particularly in rubber bushes, seals, and flexible brake hoses, which degrade with time regardless of use. The recurring suspension bush wear and exhaust mounting defects point to natural ageing of rubber and metal components. A prospective buyer should inspect the front lower suspension arms closely, checking for play in the curved bushes and any cracking or perishing. The subframe and surrounding mounting points should be examined for corrosion, particularly given the exhaust clamp corrosion noted in 2022. The headlamp levelling device fault from the 2022 failure appears to have been resolved, but verifying correct operation of the self-levelling system is advisable. Brake condition deserves attention despite no recorded defects. With only 2,140 miles covered in the last thirteen months, brake discs and pads may have developed surface corrosion from standing. Tyre sidewalls should be checked for age-related cracking, and all rubber hoses inspected for perishing. The exhaust system, particularly the centre section and mounting points, should be examined for further corrosion given the history of clamp and mounting defects.