2014 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · SJ64 OAX

The 2014 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 October 2025 at 145,342 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the preceding years, where advisories and minor wear items appeared more frequently. The most recent test confirms the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards without any flagged issues, suggesting the previous owner addressed outstanding items promptly. The absence of recurring defects in the latest two consecutive tests indicates a well-maintained vehicle at the point of last inspection. The mileage accumulation tells an interesting story. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered approximately 39,325 miles over four years, averaging just under 10,000 miles annually. However, the jump from 137,099 miles in November 2024 to 145,342 miles by October 2025 represents 8,243 miles in under eleven months, which is a notable uptick in usage during that final period. The vehicle has now reached 145,342 miles, which is high for a twelve-year-old car at roughly 12,112 miles per year over its lifetime. This sustained high mileage places accelerated wear on consumable components, particularly suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts, all of which deteriorate faster under consistent use. Buyers should pay close attention to the braking system. In the November 2024 test at 137,099 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin across all four corners, indicating the vehicle was driven hard enough to consume pad material rapidly. Although the October 2025 test passed cleanly, the condition of the brake discs and pads should be physically inspected to confirm they were replaced rather than merely within tolerance. Uneven tyre wear also featured in the December 2021 test, with all three tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear. This pattern typically points to underinflation habits or worn suspension geometry, so a thorough check of the shock absorbers, coil springs, and tracking alignment is advisable. The undertrays noted in the November 2022 test suggest the owner was at least partially attentive to underbody protection, but their current condition should be verified. At this mileage, structural corrosion around the subframes, sills, and inner wing arches remains a realistic concern on any twelve-year-old Audi. A physical inspection underneath the vehicle is essential to assess whether the chassis and load-bearing points have been compromised by rust or impact damage. The clean recent MOT is encouraging, but high-mileage Audis of this era demand hands-on verification of mechanical integrity beyond what a certificate alone can confirm.