2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RE13 YMD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a transition toward reactive repairs for age-related wear. The most recent test in November 2025 at 151,600 miles identified worn and pitted front brake discs alongside slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. These issues follow a period of two clean tests in 2024, indicating that while the car was previously maintained, mechanical components are now reaching the end of their functional service interval. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical long-distance use, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. There is a notable gap of over 5,000 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of 10,763 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This recent surge suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the engine and seals, but accelerates the degradation of rubber components in the suspension system. A buyer must focus their inspection on the front suspension, as the record shows a progression of faults from a serious fluid leak on the offside shock absorber in early 2023 to mechanical play in the ball joint by late 2025. The buyer should also check all remaining shock absorbers for further weeping and inspect the control arm bushings for perished rubber. Furthermore, the pitted front brake discs noted in the latest test suggest the braking system has been exposed to corrosion or heavy use, meaning the state of the calipers and pads requires close scrutiny to ensure they are not seizing.