2020 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI Mhev S-A 2.0L Diesel · RO70 YFD

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 11 October 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. The previous tests, on 24 September 2024 and 4 September 2023, both also passed cleanly with no recorded advisories. Three consecutive pass results without any noted defects or advisory items is an encouraging indicator, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a roadworthy standard throughout its recent testing history and that no obvious wear items have reached intervention thresholds at the time of inspection. While the absence of advisories does not guarantee that the vehicle is mechanically perfect, it does indicate that the examiner did not identify components on the cusp of failure, such as brake pads nearing minimum thickness, tyres close to the legal tread limit, or suspension components exhibiting early wear. From a trend perspective, the record is stable rather than deteriorating, which is the desirable pattern for a used vehicle purchase. With a recorded mileage of 93,879 miles on a 2020 Audi A5, this vehicle is accumulating approximately 15,646 miles annually. This figure is notably higher than the average annual mileage for a UK passenger vehicle, which typically sits in the 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year range. Higher mileage generally correlates with accelerated wear on consumable and mechanical components, particularly brake pads and discs, clutch material if manual, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components such as dual-mass flywheels and turbocharger bearings on diesel units. Given that this is a 35 TDI variant with the mild-hybrid MHEV system, the diesel engine and automatic transmission will have sustained considerable thermal and mechanical cycling, and a thorough inspection of the drivetrain, cooling system, and exhaust after-treatment components, including the diesel particulate filter and AdBlue system, would be prudent. Despite the clean MOT history, prospective buyers should not rely solely on the absence of recorded advisories, as the MOT test is a relatively basic roadworthiness assessment and does not cover engine internals, transmission condition, or service history verification. Given the high mileage and the vehicle's six-year age, a buyer should physically inspect the tyres for both tread depth and, critically, sidewall perishing or cracking, as age-related rubber degradation can compromise safety even when tread remains legal. The 12V battery should be tested, as modern vehicles with complex electronics and mild-hybrid systems place significant demand on battery health, and a failing battery can cause erratic electrical behaviour. Brake discs should be examined for lipping, corrosion ridges, and hot spots, while the calipers should be checked for binding or sticking pistons, particularly as the vehicle appears to be in regular use. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should be inspected for condition and age, as these degrade on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and verifying a complete main dealer or specialist service history with timely fluid changes will be essential. On a test drive, the prospective buyer should listen for suspension clunks or knocks indicative of worn bushes or coil springs, particularly over uneven surfaces and speed bumps, and pay close attention to any knocking from the front subframe mounting areas common to vehicles of this platform and mileage. Steering should be checked for vagueness, vibration, or knocking, which could indicate worn tie rod ends or drop links. The automatic gearbox should shift smoothly through all ranges without hesitation, flare, or juddering, and the mild-hybrid system warning should remain absent from the instrument cluster. Any illuminated dashboard warning lights, unusual smoke from the exhaust, or excessive vibration at idle should prompt immediate specialist inspection, as diesel units at this mileage can be approaching the upper limits of expected turbocharger and injector service life. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent Audi specialist, including a compression test and diagnostic scan, would be highly advisable given the vehicle's age and high usage profile.