2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · T99 KAG

The 2013 Audi A5 currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 17 March 2026 at the recorded mileage, though this was a retest following a failure just three days earlier on 14 March 2026. The most recent test trend is mixed. Two failures have occurred within the last 14 months, in February 2025 and March 2026, which suggests a pattern of addressing mechanical faults only immediately before testing rather than maintaining the car consistently throughout the year. The March 2026 pass was achieved by rectifying a serious split CV boot, but the underlying recurrence of front-end wear items over consecutive tests points to a worsening rather than stable condition. With 91,058 miles recorded against 13 years of age, the A5 is averaging roughly 7,000 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of this vintage. The MOT record confirms steady, modest accumulation: 2024 passed cleanly, February 2025 covered tyre wear and a worn anti-roll bar bush, and March 2026 addressed the split boot and further tyre condition. There is no evidence of large gaps or abnormal mileage spikes, but the test entries are annual, so the actual driving pattern between tests is unknown. The frequent front-tyre advisories at low tread depths on a relatively low-mileage car warrant attention, as uneven or rapid wear can indicate suspension geometry issues or alignment drift. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front suspension thoroughly, paying particular attention to anti-roll bar drop link bushes, which failed in February 2025, and the condition of CV joint boots, which split on the offside front by March 2026. The offside rear nail recorded as an advisory should prompt a check that the tyre has been properly repaired or replaced since. Front tyres consistently wearing to 3mm or below suggests the geometry, possibly tracking or suspension bushes, may need professional assessment. A raised inspection on a ramp is advisable to confirm there is no play in the front hubs, top mounts, or wishbone bushes, as the A5's multi-link front suspension is known to be sensitive to worn bushes at this mileage. Finally, inspect the offside front drive shaft area for any grease contamination, which would indicate the CV boot repair was carried out correctly.