2008 Audi A5 2.7L Diesel · OU58 HDJ

The most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 158 042 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester recorded a windscreen chip, a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a nearside rear coil spring showing corrosion. Compared with the failed test two days earlier, which listed the same items plus excessive wear on both front lower suspension arm ball joints, the vehicle has moved from a fail to a pass after those ball joints were addressed. Over the longer history the pattern of faults remains centred on tyre wear, suspension bush and ball‑joint wear, and occasional corrosion, indicating a stable rather than worsening trend. At 18 years old the car has accumulated 158 042 miles, averaging about 8 800 miles per year, which is typical for its age. Mileage rose steadily from 112 704 miles in October 2020 to 119 475 miles in November 2021, then to 125 254 miles by October 2022, 138 940 miles by January 2024, 150 410 miles by January 2025 and finally to the current 158 042 miles. There are no large gaps or sudden jumps in the record; the intervals between tests are roughly twelve months with mileage gains that stay within the expected range for regular use. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the rear coil spring for signs of rust or cracking, inspect both front lower suspension arm ball joints for play or worn dust covers, and examine the front suspension arm bushes for deterioration. Tyre condition should be checked for uneven wear or edge wear, which has appeared repeatedly, and the windscreen should be examined for any chips that could spread. Finally, the sills should be probed for any structural corrosion, noting the earlier advisory about sill corrosion that did not significantly reduce rigidity.