2013 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · OV63 LVP

The 2013 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 15 April 2026 at 68,472 miles recording a clean pass and zero defects. This marks a clear resolution of the only fault in the vehicle's recorded history. The car has passed its last four consecutive MOTs without advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep and no emerging deterioration across core safety systems. The mileage pattern reveals notably low annual use of approximately 5,267 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. A significant gap exists between the August 2023 test and the May 2024 test, where the car covered just 208 miles in nine months, suggesting prolonged stationary periods. This intermittent use pattern warrants attention, as extended standing can cause flat-spotting of tyres, moisture accumulation in brake fluid and exhaust systems, and localised corrosion on brake discs during idle periods. The sole defect on record occurred on 27 July 2023 at 63,779 miles, when the tester flagged an offside rear tyre with a cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords, constituting an immediate fail under regulation 5.2.3 (d) (i). The subsequent pass just six days later on 2 August 2023 at the identical mileage confirms the tyre was replaced promptly. No recurring tyre defects have appeared since, and the clean passes through May 2024, May 2025, and April 2026 suggest the issue was an isolated event rather than a pattern of neglect. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT testing does not fully assess. Check the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and subframes, as the car's age makes these vulnerable even at low mileage. Inspect the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear or age-related cracking, given the extended idle periods. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and verify that the handbrake mechanism operates freely, as binding can develop from infrequent use. A test drive at motorway speeds will reveal any suspension bush wear, tracking misalignment, or drivetrain vibration that the MOT records do not capture.