2016 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · SW16 VYN

The 2016 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 December 2025 at 72,226 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, dated roughly eighteen months before today's date of 17 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its expiry. The vehicle has moved from a pattern of minor advisories to a fully clear outcome, suggesting the last keeper addressed outstanding items and kept on top of routine servicing. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the January 2023 test at 57,961 miles and the December 2024 test at 66,601 miles, the car covered 8,640 miles in roughly two years, then added a further 5,625 miles in the twelve months leading to the December 2025 pass. That equates to approximately 7,200 miles per year across the full ten-year span, which is unremarkable for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would raise concerns about long periods of disuse or clocking. The only advisory worth noting appeared in the December 2024 test, when the tester flagged a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. This is a common age-related deterioration on Audi A5 models and does not constitute a failure, but it does indicate the damper is beginning to seep at the seal. The clean pass twelve months later suggests the leak had not worsened to the point of rejection, though a buyer should still have the rear suspension inspected on a ramp to confirm the shock absorber body is dry and that the coil spring and top mount remain in good condition. The January 2023 failure for an offside headlamp aim being too high was a straightforward adjustment issue and was rectified on the same day, so it carries no lasting concern. Beyond the documented record, a prospective buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension arms, check the condition and thickness of all brake discs and pads given the mileage, and verify that the exhaust emissions remain stable under load. The clean recent MOT is encouraging, but an independent inspection remains the surest way to confirm the car's long-term mechanical integrity.