2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · PE12 VNF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 146,795 miles without any defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving phase following a failure in early 2025. While the 2025 test revealed multiple issues regarding suspension and braking components, the clean sheet from four months ago indicates that the previous owner addressed these mechanical faults and consumable wear to bring the car to compliance. The mileage reflects a consistent usage pattern of approximately 10,500 miles per year, which is typical for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. Between February 2023 and February 2025, the car covered 25,215 miles, followed by another 12,232 miles in the subsequent year leading up to the failure. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than suffering from long periods of inactivity, which often helps prevent premature degradation of rubber-based components and brake seals. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension during a physical inspection. The 2025 failure flagged play in both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints, although these were likely replaced given the subsequent pass. It is vital to check for any new knocks or steering precision issues that might indicate further wear in bushings or arms. Additionally, the record noted front brake discs were pitted and scored in 2025; verify the current thickness and condition of these discs to ensure they were replaced rather than merely cleaned. The history shows a recurring pattern of tyre wear, with multiple advisories and failures related to tread depth and edges from 2024 through 2025. This suggests the owner tends to defer tyre replacement until they reach the legal limit. Inspect the current set of tyres across all four corners for uneven wear, which could indicate an alignment issue. There are no structural or corrosion issues recorded in the history, but any high-mileage Audi of this age warrants a check for rust on the subframe and exhaust mounting points.