2014 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · US64 ACS

The vehicle maintains a consistent roadworthiness status, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of consumable-related issues. The most recent inspection in July 2025 at 64,696 miles resulted in a pass despite several minor advisories regarding sidewall damage and a nail in a tyre. While these issues are not structural failures, they indicate a history of reactive maintenance regarding rubber components rather than proactive preventative replacement. The mileage profile is significantly low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between July 2021 and July 2022, where the car covered only two hundred miles (44,486 to 46,476 miles), suggesting a period of very light use or storage before more consistent driving in recent years. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain but can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and hoses due to age rather than mechanical friction. A prospective buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the records show inner edge wear on both front tyres as of 2024. This often indicates incorrect camber or worn control arm bushes, which are common on this model despite low mileage. Additionally, the braking system requires a thorough check; the previously twisted artwork hose noted in 2023 and the thin pads from 2021 suggest that these components require attention. The recurring reports of sidewall damage and cuts across multiple tyres suggest rough driving conditions or frequent contact with curbs. Given the low mileage, the tyres should also be checked for dry rot or cracking in the sidewalls, which occurs on older vehicles that sit stationary. No structural corrosion has been flagged in the history, so the focus remains on the mechanical health of the suspension and tyre-related wear.