2017 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · RE67 EHC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 67,656 miles passed, the tester flagged worn bushes on the offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, along with the middle straight arm bush. This represents a progression from the clean record seen in 2025, indicating that rubber suspension components are now reaching the end of life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-average vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. There is a steady accumulation of distance between tests, such as the 14,975 mile gap between January 2023 and 2024, and another 7,569 miles between early 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the car has been subjected to consistent use rather than long periods of inactivity, which often contributes to the degradation of rubber components like suspension bushings despite the relatively low mileage on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the bushing wear identified in the 2026 test. The 2024 record also noted thin front and rear brake pads and corrosion on the offside rear coil spring mounting. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the corrosion on the spring mounting should be monitored closely to ensure it does not progress into structural failure. The buyer should verify if the brake pads were replaced following the 2024 advisory, as these are consumables that required immediate attention at that time.