2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RY62 AMY

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved five consecutive MOT passes over the last four years. The most recent test conducted in February 2026 at 174,238 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This consistent history of clean passes suggests the car has been maintained to a functional standard and that no immediate structural or mechanical failures are currently flagged by the testing equipment. The mileage pattern is high for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,446 miles per year. Between August 2024 and February 2026, the car covered over 15,000 miles in just eighteen months, indicating a recent period of heavy annual use. While the high mileage suggests more frequent wear on consumable parts, the steady accumulation of 174,238 miles reflects significant life stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and engine components typical of this Audi model. Despite the clean record in the MOT database, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-wear areas common at this mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension bushings, shock several, and arms, which often show signs of fatigue after 170,000 miles. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, as the MOT only checks for safety failures rather than the remaining life of these mechanical components. Given the age and high mileage, checking for structural corrosion on the underbody and oil leaks is essential, as the MOT does not capture surface rust until it becomes a failure. A professional inspection of the gearbox and engine health is also recommended to ensure the high annual mileage has not resulted in significant internal degradation that a standard road test would miss.