2009 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · EO09 HWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 109,746 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior for a deteriorated offside front drive shaft boot. This specific fault is recurring, having caused a failure in June 2024 at 106,065 miles, suggesting that the component was ignored until it reached a point of critical failure or legal jeopardy. At a recorded 109,746 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 6,450 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, which is consistent with low-usage patterns. There is a notable gap in testing data between June 2023 and June 2024, during which only 5,771 miles were covered. The more recent accumulation of 3,681 miles between July 2024 and March 2026 shows a slight increase in frequency, which accelerates the wear on rubber components and mechanical seals between service intervals. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the CV boot has been replaced and is not currently leaking grease, as the repeated failure of this part suggests a vulnerability in the drivetrain assembly. The 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs warrants a close check of the current rotor thickness and surface condition to ensure no excessive corrosion has occurred. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the inspection should also focus on perished rubber bushings and hoses, as low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear.