2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · SB69 EBD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding rear suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 44,640 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. That failure was caused by serious weakening of the offside rear lower coil spring mounting and significant corrosion on the nearside side. The transition from minor corrosion in 2024 to structural weakening in 2025 suggests rust is progressing rapidly. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,377 miles per year over its seven-year life. Between December 2022 at 27,529 miles and September 2025 at 44,640 miles, the car covered 17,111 miles. This low annual mileage suggests that mechanical wear on the drivetrain remains minimal, but it can also lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, as seen in the advisory for a perishing offside rear tyre recorded in October 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly to ensure the repairs made after the September 2025 failure were comprehensive. The tester previously identified serious weakening of the coil spring mountings, which requires close scrutiny for residual structural rust or poor welding. Additionally, the most recent pass still noted that both front and rear brake pads were wearing thin. Although these were likely replaced following the failure, the remaining life and the condition of the brake discs should be verified to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.