2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A 2.0L Petrol · PS02 WES

The most recent DVSA examination on 8 May 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the previous test on 26 March 2025 was similarly passed without any flagged items. With only two consecutive clean outcomes and no recorded advisories against which to gauge a trend, the documented maintenance profile is best described as stable, though the brevity of the MOT history means this is a relatively limited evidence base from which to draw firm conclusions about long-term mechanical trajectory. With the current odometer reading at 10,691 miles against a vehicle manufactured in 2022, this Audi A5 has covered an exceptionally modest annual average of roughly 2,673 miles per year. This places it well below typical mileage expectations for a four-year-old premium coupe and suggests the car has either been used very lightly as a secondary vehicle or has spent prolonged periods standing. Such low usage carries its own set of mechanical considerations; extended standing can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, lead to binding or seized caliper pistons, degrade 12V battery capacity through chronic undercharging, and cause premature perishing of rubber components such as tyres, wiper blades, and suspension boots, even when total mileage remains low. Given the clean MOT record and the low annual mileage, attention on physical inspection should focus on age- rather than wear-related deterioration. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, and ozone damage, as rubber degrades with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and any tyres older than five years from their DOT date stamp should be regarded as due for replacement. The brake discs and calipers should be inspected for surface corrosion, pitting, and free movement, with a test drive used to confirm smooth retardation without judder or grabbing. The 12V battery should be load-tested for state of health, as prolonged standing with only short journeys is a common cause of premature cell failure on modern vehicles. Fluid condition is also calendar-dependent; verify whether the brake fluid, coolant, and DSG or automatic transmission fluid have been replaced in line with manufacturer schedules, as these intervals are typically time-based rather than mileage-based. Further to the above, a careful test drive should be carried out to identify issues that the MOT would not necessarily capture. Listen for suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate perished bushes, top mount wear, or anti-roll bar link failure arising from dry cycles rather than mileage accumulation. Check for uneven tyre wear patterns that can arise from incorrect pressures over long standing periods or from geometry that has been disturbed. Confirm that all warning systems illuminate and extinguish as they should, that the mild hybrid system operates correctly, and that there are no fluid leaks from the engine, transmission, or undertray area. Finally, verify the completeness of the service book history against Audi's fixed servicing schedule, paying particular attention to time-sensitive items such as the brake fluid change, which on this vehicle is due every two years irrespective of the very modest mileage recorded.