2014 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · XWC 2

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift from a clean record to emerging age-related wear. While it passed between 2022 and 2025 without defects, the most recent test in April 2026 at 37,909 miles introduced several mechanical advisories. This suggests that the vehicle is beginning to require attention due to its age rather than high-mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 3,160 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-impact usage, moving from 28,650 miles in 2022 to 37,909 miles in 2026. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and fluids. The presence of perishing rear tyres in the latest test is a direct consequence of a vehicle that likely sits for long periods or is driven only short distances. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension geometry. The April 2026 test flagged both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes as worn. Although these did not result in excessive movement at the time, they represent a known wear point that will eventually affect handling and tyre wear. The buyer should investigate the front fluid leak noted in the same test to determine if the source is a minor seal failure or a more significant engine housing issue that could lead to component failure. The rear tyres require immediate replacement due to cracking and perishing, which indicates the rubber has hardened despite sufficient tread depth. Given the clean history of the previous three years, the buyer should also check for corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, which frequently affect low-use vehicles. If the fluid leak and suspension bushes are addressed, the vehicle appears to be a well-maintained low-mileage example that is simply entering a phase of more preventative maintenance.