2009 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · BK09 OVT

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 9 February 2026 at 122,642 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the car is currently roadworthy. However, the maintenance trend preceding this clean result shows a pattern of recurring mechanical failures rather than steady improvement. The car failed twice in the two-year period between February 2024 and February 2026, with the final failure involving fractured front coil springs and critically worn rear brake pads. While the current test resolves the immediate structural concerns, the frequency of failures suggests the underlying suspension and braking systems require closer monitoring than a typical vehicle of this age. The recorded mileage of 122,642 miles over 17 years equates to roughly 7,214 miles per year, which falls within the normal range for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT history shows consistent annual testing from 2016 through to 2026, with no significant gaps suggesting the car was left standing for extended periods. This steady accumulation of mileage implies regular use and typical wear on consumable components, rather than the lower mileage often associated with tax evasion or deliberate odometer manipulation. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension assembly, given the offside front coil spring fractured during testing in January 2020 and again in February 2026. This recurrence indicates structural fatigue in the suspension mounts. The rear brake pads also warrant physical inspection, as they were flagged as less than 1.5 mm thick in the most recent test, and the ABS warning lamp illuminated during the February 2025 test. While the rear tyres passed the legal limit in February 2026, the history of ply cords exposed at 89,912 miles suggests the rubber quality or storage conditions may have been compromised at some point.