2017 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · J80 SAF

The 2017 Audi A5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 61,188 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available record, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repair. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,799 miles per year against the car's nine-year life, with the odometer reading 61,188 miles today. The test history confirms light use: 48,561 miles in January 2023, 54,655 at the January 2024 pass, 59,951 in January 2025, and 61,188 in March 2026. A failed test on 4 January 2024 at 54,652 miles preceded the same-day pass at 54,655 miles, yet the DVSA entry logs no defects for either, suggesting an administrative or emissions-retest anomaly rather than a mechanical defect. No gaps exceed twelve months. The clean MOT sequence means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, given the car's age and the limits of a visual MOT check. Verify the January 2024 fail-pass pair with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed fault. Low annual coverage and zero advisories imply the previous owner avoided consumable neglect, though standing periods can age tyres and brake calipers without MOT comment. Prioritise a pre-purchase check of tyre sidewalls, fluid condition, and handbrake function before completion.