2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · LM59 FPV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 122,790 miles identified cracks in both the nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes. This mirrors an advisory from the August 2024 test at 117,387 miles, where the same control arms were flagged for worn bushes. While the vehicle continues passing, the recurring nature of these faults suggests that the suspension hardware is reaching the end of its service life. At 122,790 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 7,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. The usage pattern appears steady, with an increase of roughly 5,400 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests and approximately 7,700 miles between 2023 and 2024. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, though the age of the vehicle explains the degradation of rubber-based components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The repeated failures of the upper control arm bushes indicate that a full replacement is likely necessary to prevent further handling instability or uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the July 2023 record at 109,638 miles highlighted issues with tyre perishing and edge wear, suggesting that the previous owner may have neglected basic maintenance intervals. The buyer should also check for signs of corrosion on the subframe and structural integrity, as these are common failure points for Audis of this age and mileage.