2019 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · SC19 OCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 24, 2026, 86,842 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. The car failed just three days prior to this pass with fractured nearside and offside rear coil springs. While the repair has been completed, the simultaneous failure of both rear springs suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they cause a failure rather than inspecting for fatigue beforehand. At 86,842 miles over seven years, this Audi has covered a higher than average distance of approximately 12,400 miles annually. The data shows a significant surge in usage between December 2023 (58,752 miles) and March 2025 (75,317 miles), representing over 16,500 miles driven in just over fifteen months. This high-intensity use accelerates the wear on suspension components and braking systems. The November 2024 test at 71,583 miles highlighted this strain, flagging all four brake pads reaching the 4mm wear limit and a nearside front tyre showing uneven edge wear. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and bushings. Given the recent coil spring failures and the previous uneven tyre wear, the inspector should check for worn control arms or damaged dampers that often result from high annual mileage. The 2024 brake advisory indicates the previous owner neglected consumable maintenance until parts were critical, so the current state of the brake discs should be verified for scoring or thinning. The high mileage for a vehicle of this age also increases the likelihood of premature drivetrain or turbocharger wear which is not captured by standard MOT testing.