2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · OV15 LCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 82,017 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories that indicate components are reaching their wear limits. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a series of mechanical and suspension warnings suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where accelerated wear requires immediate attention. The mileage pattern remains consistent with low-average annual use, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There is a notable gap of 16,000 miles recorded between May 2025 and May 2026, compared to the 10,000-mile interval in the previous year. This spike in usage correlates with the emergence of mechanical faults. The failure in October 2024 due to multiple tyres being below the legal limit indicates that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until forced by an inspection failure. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension system specifically, as the light misting on the offside rear shock absorber noted in 2026 often precedes a total seal failure and leakage. The recurring advisories regarding thin brake pads on both rear wheels suggest that a brake service is now due to prevent damage to the rotors. Furthermore, the damaged offside front windscreen should be monitored for cracks that may eventually migrate into the driver's field of vision, which would necessitate a future MOT failure.