2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · YA65 NBY

The 2016 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 October 2025 at 124,328 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result. The previous two tests in September 2023 and October 2024 were also completely clean, meaning this car has now gone through three consecutive MOTs without a single advisory or failure. The trajectory is clearly positive. Mileage accumulation tells an interesting story. Between September 2023 at 94,718 miles and October 2024 at 113,251 miles, the car covered 18,533 miles in just over twelve months, a sharp jump from the roughly 10,000 miles per year it had been averaging previously. The mileage then plateaued entirely, recording exactly 124,328 miles in the October 2025 test and again today. That sudden spike followed by a full year of zero additional miles suggests the car was used intensively for a period, possibly long-distance commuting or touring, and has since been sitting idle or barely used. A prolonged stationary period raises its own concerns, particularly around brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system condensation. The 2022 test flagged a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, a condition that did not recur in subsequent tests and may have been rectified through replacement. The 2021 test revealed two advisories worth noting: both rear tyres were worn to 3mm with edge wear, and one had a punctured nail. The fact that no tyre or suspension advisories have appeared since suggests the owner addressed those issues and has maintained the car more diligently in recent years. A buyer should still inspect the rear suspension closely, particularly the shock absorbers and their top mounts, and check the underside for any corrosion given the car's age and period of inactivity. Brake discs and pads deserve attention after a year of minimal use, as surface corrosion can develop quickly on standing vehicles. The tyres should be examined for age-related cracking even if tread depth appears adequate, since rubber degrades with time regardless of mileage. Overall, the MOT record is reassuring, but the recent stationary period warrants a thorough in-person mechanical inspection before purchase.