2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · WP63 BWU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 140,109 miles identified multiple front-end issues, including a coolant leak and play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and suspension arm ball joints. The tester also noted a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front suspension arm. While the car passed this test, the accumulation of these mechanical defects indicates that the suspension components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,778 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 5,518 miles, followed by another 10,842 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular long-distance driving rather than long periods of standing. However, the high mileage of over 140,000 miles places significant stress on rubber components and braking systems which require consistent attention between MOT intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and cooling system. The history reveals a recurring pattern of neglect regarding tyres and brakes, as seen in the 2022 and 2023 failures for exposed cords and worn tread edges. The 2023 failure specifically highlighting thin rear brake pads and pitted discs suggests the previous owner only addressed components once they reached a legal threshold. Given the coolant leak and ball joint play identified in October 2025, the buyer should check for signs of weeping hoses and ensure the front suspension geometry has been rectified to prevent immediate mechanical failure.