2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · OA55 APA

The Audi A5 maintains a positive roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass during its most recent inspection in January 2026. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the vehicle has passed its last five annual tests without any recorded defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the vehicle is regularly maintained and that major mechanical failures are being addressed before they reach the threshold of a formal MOT test failure. The mileage profile is notably high for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. There was a significant surge in usage between early 2022 and early 2023, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in twelve months. Since then, the mileage has normalized to a more consistent rate of roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles annually. This consistent long-distance use is often less taxing on the engine and drivetrain components than frequent short- trip city driving. Despite the clean test history, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-mileage areas that are not fully captured in a standard MOT. Given the 169,000-mile reading, attention should be paid to the suspension bushings, control arms, and shock absorbers, which often show wear at this stage. It is also advisable to check for any signs of oil leaks from the engine and verify the condition of the timing components, as these are critical maintenance items for high-mileage Audi engines.