2009 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · NA09 VFC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 4 September 2025 at 194,345 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the car has passed its inspections without recorded defects for several consecutive years. Although a failure was noted on 26 August 2025 at the same mileage, the lack of recorded defects on that entry suggests either an administrative error or a minor presentation issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent pass nine days later does not indicate any systemic mechanical or structural failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. Between August 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 21,775 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 7,200 miles annually during that period. This regularity suggests the vehicle is driven consistently rather than sitting, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing brake corrosion. The total distance of nearly 200,000 miles places significant life on the drivetrain and suspension components despite the clean record. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus on high-mileage wear items that the annual test does not cover. Inspect the front control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these often perish at this mileage regardless of MOT passes. Check for oil leaks around the engine gaskets and gearbox housing, which are common on Audi engines of this era. While the record shows no structural rust, a physical inspection of the underbody and exhaust mounting remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between tests.