2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · AV09 UXL

A consistent record of clean MOT passes, including the most recent test on 27 October 2025, establishes the 2009 Audi A5 as having a strong baseline of roadworthiness heading into its eighteenth year. Across the five recorded tests between 2022 and 2025, no advisories or defects have been flagged, which is unusual for a vehicle of this vintage and points toward either diligent pre-test preparation or genuine component integrity. It is worth noting, however, that the entry dated 27 October 2023 shows a failure followed the very next day by a pass with no defects recorded; this typically indicates a minor, easily rectified issue (such as a bulb, tyre, or similar fast-moving component) was addressed immediately between tests, but a buyer should still verify directly with the vendor or history provider what the specific failure reason was, since the DVSA record does not list defect details for that entry. The overall trend is one of stable mechanical condition with no deterioration pattern visible in the official history. With 130,011 miles recorded against an age of approximately seventeen years, this A5 has covered an average of around 7,650 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected range for a UK-registered vehicle of this era. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods off the road, nor are there any sudden mileage jumps between tests that would indicate inconsistent recording or clock anomalies. This steady accumulation is mechanically meaningful because it suggests the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components have been worked consistently rather than subjected to the shock loads associated with short cold trips from prolonged standing. That said, at this mileage on the Audi 2.0 TFSI or 3.0 TDI engines commonly fitted to the A5, internal wear on timing chain guides, turbocharger actuators, and dual-clutch automatic mechatronics becomes a genuine consideration regardless of how the mileage was accumulated, so the MOT history should be read alongside an independent mechanical inspection. Given that no specific components have been flagged in advisories, your test drive should focus on the known wear areas of a high-mileage A5 rather than chasing MOT-listed defects. Listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start from the front of the engine, particularly for a second or two after ignition on the petrol TFSI units, and monitor the oil level on the dipstick for any signs of mayonnaise-like residue suggesting a failing crankcase breather or, on TFSI engines, evidence of oil consumption between services. On the road, pay close attention to the gear change quality if fitted with the Multitronic CVT (common on earlier front-wheel-drive variants), where slipping, shuddering, or a hesitation between ratios would indicate mechatronic unit wear; the S-tronic dual-clutch should feel crisp without any juddering on low-speed take-off. Allow the engine to reach full operating temperature before evaluating, as many timing chain and coolant-related faults only manifest once the unit is hot. The suspension and steering should be exercised over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the front control arm and wishbone bushes, which are known to perish and crack on the B8 platform A5 by this mileage, producing clonking noises and vague steering response. Apply the brakes firmly at speed and listen for any grinding or pulsing through the pedal, which would indicate worn discs rather than simply pads, and confirm the electronic parking brake releases and applies cleanly without any grinding from the rear calipers. Inspect the underside carefully for any weeping from the cam chain tensioner gasket area on petrol models, signs of differential seepage on quattro variants, and corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe unions, which are historically vulnerable on this platform. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the A5 or B8 Audi range is strongly advisable given the mileage, even though the MOT history itself is reassuringly clean.