2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · ON02 AJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent service history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The test on 5th January 2026 at 57,283 miles resulted in a failure due to critical front tyre condition with exposed cords and insufficient tread. While the car passed immediately after these rectifications, the presence of such safety-related defects suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable upkeep until forced to act by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use private vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 (23,049 miles) and December 2024 (42,163 miles), where the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in two years. The more recent interval of 15,120 miles between late 2024 and early 2026 shows an increase in usage which correlates with the accelerated wear observed on the brakes and tyres. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension, as the January 2026 test flagged corrosion on both nearside and offside coil spring mountings. Although these were deemed not seriously weakened at the time, corrosion on these components often progresses rapidly to structural failure if not monitored. Furthermore, the December 2024 advisory regarding thin front brake pads indicates that the braking system was already nearing the end of its service life, necessitating a check of the current discs for uneven wear or scoring to ensure the pads have been replaced correctly.