2014 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · OV14 VWU

The 2014 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass at 93,868 miles on 19 November 2025. That same day, an initial failure for a major exhaust gas leak from the middle box was promptly rectified before the re-test passed with zero defects. This pattern of immediate repair and a subsequent advisory-free result indicates attentive ownership in the most recent period. The vehicle is currently roadworthy with no outstanding defects. Mileage accumulation is consistent at roughly 7,800 miles per year, which is typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle and suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing. The recorded intervals show steady annual progression from 71,036 miles in October 2022 through to 93,868 miles in November 2025, with no significant gaps or sudden spikes that would raise concerns about odometer tampering or neglected long-term storage. The annual test pattern itself is disciplined, with tests consistently conducted each autumn. A recurring theme across multiple tests is premature and uneven tyre wear. In October 2022, advisories covered both front tyres worn on edges, a perishing nearside rear, and a worn offside rear. By November 2023, the fronts were again flagged for edge wear, along with the offside rear. This repeated pattern points to likely alignment, suspension bush, or tracking issues that were addressed sufficiently to pass but not fully resolved at the component level. A buyer should inspect the inner edges of all four tyres closely and check for any uneven feathering. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wishbone arm bushes warrant physical inspection for play, as does the condition of the exhaust middle box and its flanges given the recent major leak failure. Beyond tyres, the clean recent pass is reassuring, yet the history of repeated tyre-related advisories suggests a cautious in-person inspection. Have a specialist check the exhaust system for any residual corrosion around the middle box, verify brake disc and pad condition given the mileage, and assess the subframe and underbody for any signs of corrosion or structural deterioration consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle.