2009 AUDI A52.0L DIESEL

The 2009 Audi A5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health at its most recent MOT. The October 2025 test, conducted at 169,240 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, a significant turnaround from the advisory-heavy reports of previous years. This suggests a recent and thorough round of preventative work, likely targeting the suspension components that had been repeatedly flagged. Mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, averaging roughly 9,955 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 140,545 miles in October 2022 to 155,195 miles in October 2024, before reaching 169,240 miles in October 2025, indicating a period of more regular use. A notable gap exists between the May 2020 test at 140,358 miles and the October 2022 test at 140,545 miles, where the vehicle covered just 187 miles in over two years, suggesting it was likely stood or used very sparingly during that period. Despite the clean recent result, the 2023 test at 144,578 miles revealed a cluster of suspension wear that demands physical inspection. Both front top arm inner bushes were cracked and perished, and the lower arm rear bushes were similarly degraded. While these were rectified ahead of the 2025 pass, a buyer should jack the front end to check for play in these joints, confirming the replacements are holding up. The offside rear shock absorber has a recurring history of oil misting, noted in both 2022 and 2023. This must be inspected for fresh weeping, as a failing damper will compromise ride quality and grip. The nearside front road wheel was flagged as slightly distorted in 2023. A visual check for kerb damage and a spin test on the hub are essential to rule out a bent rim that could cause tracking issues or tyre wear. The cracked offside rear lamp noted in 2023 appears to have been replaced, but the lens should be examined for water ingress. Given the vehicle's age and the history of perished rubber bushes, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the subframes and suspension mounting points is strongly advised, as these structural areas are critical to long-term integrity.