2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · CV09 WFJ

The Audi A5 presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 12 February 2026 at 83,316 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. Two earlier failures on 12 February 2026 and 1 March 2023 at identical mileages of 83,316 and 77,391 respectively were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 83,316 against a 2009 build, equating to roughly 4,900 miles per year and confirming light use for the vehicle's age. The gap between the 1 March 2023 test at 77,391 miles and the 2 March 2024 test at 82,950 miles shows 5,559 miles added in twelve months, after which only 366 miles were covered in the following two years to February 2026. Such low recent accumulation suggests the car has stood for extended periods, a pattern that can accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion despite clean test results. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's seventeen years regardless of the clear MOT trail. Standing time raises the risk of binding calipers and flat-spotted tyres, neither of which a pass with no defects would necessarily expose if within tolerance on the day. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust, and verify the exhaust emissions system has not degraded through intermittent operation. The absence of advisories across five tests implies previous owners addressed issues before presentation or the car saw gentle use. Confirm service history matches the low mileage, as sparse records with long dormancy can hide intermittent faults not caught in an annual test.