2007 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · SL57 UWT

The Audi A5 currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 June 2025 at 106,050 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean pass follows an anomalous cluster of three failed tests in June and July 2024 around the 102,400-mile mark, which curiously also recorded no specific defects. The maintenance trend appears to be resolving positively, as the vehicle has successfully met the required standard without any advisories or failures over the last twelve months. At nineteen years old with 106,050 miles on the clock, the car has covered an average of roughly 5,580 miles per year, indicating exceptionally light use. The mileage progression reveals a distinct pattern of sporadic operation. Between the 6 June 2024 test at 102,411 miles and the 3 July 2024 test at 102,437 miles, the vehicle traveled a mere twenty-six miles over a four-week period. The subsequent jump of 3,613 miles by the June 2025 test suggests intermittent bursts of use rather than daily commuting, pointing to a history of prolonged standing. Given the low-mileage, high-age profile and the extended periods of inactivity, a physical inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than consumable wear. A buyer should thoroughly examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, which can perish and crack on a vehicle that sits stationary for long durations. The braking system requires close scrutiny; calipers can seize and brake discs can surface-corrode when an Audi stands idle, potentially explaining the 2024 test anomalies. Tyre sidewall cracking and perished rubber hoses also demand attention, as these degrade with time regardless of mileage. Checking the structural integrity of the underside for corrosion remains prudent for a 2007 model.