2010 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · RK60 NVM

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean pass recorded in the most recent test on 15 December 2025 at 230,387 miles. This followed a minor failure during the same session regarding insufficient windscreen washer fluid, which was rectified immediately. The absence of advisories or defects in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that the vehicle has been kept in a compliant state recently, despite the high mileage. The mileage accumulation is significant, averaging approximately 14,400 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. A notable period of heavy usage occurred between July 2022 and August 2023, where the odometer climbed from 152,556 to 209,066 miles. This rapid increase of over 56,000 miles in just sixteen months indicates intensive road use, which correlates with the mechanical wear observed during that period. The MOT history reveals a recurring pattern of suspension and braking component wear. In August 2023, the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside front, alongside worn front brake discs and thinning pads. Similar suspension bush issues were noted in July 2022. While these issues appear to have been addressed to secure subsequent passes, the frequency of these faults suggests that the high mileage is placing consistent stress on the chassis and steering components. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly, specifically checking for play in the bushes and ball joints. Given the history of brake disc pitting and pad wear, the braking system, including caliper condition and disc thickness, requires close scrutiny. While the recent records are clean, the high total mileage necessitates a careful check of the drivetrain and any signs of fluid leaks that may not have triggered an MOT failure.