2015 Audi A5 SE Technik TDI Ultra 2.0L Heavy oil · OV65 BGE

A recurring theme emerges across the recorded test history for this 2015 Audi A5: persistent advisories relating to the front upper suspension arm pins or bushes, combined with a generally clean pass record at every annual assessment. Seven MOT tests have been recorded spanning 2019 through 2026, all resulting in a pass, with no failures or refusals logged. The most recent test on 29 May 2026 recorded no defects at all, indicating that at the point of examination the vehicle met all roadworthiness requirements. However, the 2025 test noted wear to the offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush, and the 2021 test flagged slight deterioration to all four upper arm pins or bushes, establishing a clear pattern of progressive wear in this component group that has not yet resulted in test failure but warrants close attention. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with what would be expected for an eleven-year-old vehicle, with the current odometer reading of 78,033 miles equating to an average of roughly 7,000 miles per year across its life. There are no significant gaps in annual testing and no large mileage jumps between consecutive records, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. This steady, moderate-mileage profile generally means that major drivetrain components are unlikely to have been stressed by excessive high-mileage touring, though consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components will still have accrued normal wear over eleven years. The 2019 test advisories noted perishing on all four tyres, which at that mileage would have been entirely consistent with age-related rubber degradation. Given the documented advisory history centred on the front upper suspension arm pins and bushes, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection on the feel and noise from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces. Specifically, listen for any knocking, clonking, or creaking from the front end when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or undulating tarmac, as worn pins or bushes in the upper arms typically transmit impacts as audible thuds rather than the muted thump expected from healthy rubber bushings. During a road test, pay attention to steering precision: any vagueness, wandering on a straight line, or delay in turn-in response can indicate that the wear flagged in 2021 and again in 2025 has progressed beyond the advisory threshold. Visually inspect the offside front upper arm area for any cracking, splitting, or visible separation of the bush material, and check for uneven inner edge tyre wear which often accompanies looseness in these joints. It would also be prudent to check the rear tyres for any sidewall cracking or perishing, as the 2019 advisory noted deterioration on all four corners simultaneously, and replacement rubber that has since been fitted should now be approaching its own age-related degradation point. Inspect the brake discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion around the outer edges, and test the pedal feel under firm application, noting any judder that could indicate warped front discs. Given that the vehicle has passed every annual test without a recorded failure, the mechanical outlook based purely on documented evidence is stable, but the suspension advisories represent the most probable area of forthcoming expenditure and should be budgeted for accordingly.