2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · OY63 TPZ

A clean and consistent MOT history defines this 2013 Audi A5, with every recorded test returning a pass and no advisories or defects logged across the five most recent examinations. The latest test on 16 January 2026 was completed without any recorded issues, continuing a pattern of straightforward roadworthiness outcomes that stretches back through 2025, 2024, and 2023. The sole failed entry on 16 January 2025 is notable only in that it carried no defect details at all, suggesting an administrative or category issue rather than a mechanical concern, and the car passed an identical test on the same date immediately after. For a prospective buyer, this represents an unusually tidy record for a vehicle of this age and mileage bracket, though it should be remembered that MOT testing is a snapshot of safety and emissions compliance at the time of test and does not necessarily reflect the condition of higher-mileage wear items between examinations. With 146,245 miles accumulated over approximately 13 years of use, this A5 has averaged around 11,250 miles annually, which sits comfortably within expected parameters for a car of its profile and age. There are no extended gaps in the testing history to suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the year-on-year continuity of tests indicates regular driving activity rather than sporadic or seasonal use. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate accumulation tends to be kinder to drivetrain and suspension components than either very low mileage with long standing periods or significantly higher annual figures. The relatively even usage pattern should mean that consumable items such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and auxiliary drive components have been worked consistently rather than allowed to deteriorate through disuse, although the absolute mileage still places certain items firmly into their wear-out territory. Given the mileage bracket, particular attention should be paid to the suspension assembly during a physical inspection and test drive. Audi A5s of this generation are known for wear in the front control arm bushes, wishbone rear bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages, all of which can produce clonking or knocking noises over uneven surfaces and vague steering response as they deteriorate. Any test drive should include driving over speed bumps, rough tarmac, and through tighter bends, listening for any creaks, thuds, or steering looseness that could indicate perished bushes or tired coil springs. It is also worth having the vehicle raised on a ramp to check for oil seepage from the cam chain area, valve cover gasket, and rear main seal, as well as any corrosion beginning to form on the subframe mounting points, which is a known vulnerability on earlier A5 chassis. The braking system, despite not appearing in the MOT record, deserves a focused check at this mileage, particularly the discs which are likely to be approaching or past their second replacement cycle. On a test drive, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and there should be no juddering through the steering wheel under firm braking which would suggest disc warp. Steering should remain precise without pulling to either side, and the power steering system should remain quiet without any whining from the pump or rack. Finally, the dual-clutch or multitronic transmission, depending on which is fitted, should be assessed for smooth engagement and clean shifts, with any hesitation or shudder on launch indicating clutch wear, a known cost item on higher-mileage examples of this model.