2008 Audi A5 2.7L Diesel · SR54 LAN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. Following a significant failure in November 2021 at 99,166 miles, the Audi has passed three consecutive tests with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues were addressed. The most recent test conducted in November 2024 at 144,972 miles confirms the car is currently in a passing condition with no immediate advisories required. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 16,500 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 16,200 miles between 2023 and 2024. This regular interval suggests the car is used regularly rather than suffering from long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the November 2021 failure highlighted deteriorated lower suspension arm bushes. While the vehicle has passed subsequent tests, high-mileage Audi components of this era are prone to wear in the control arms and ball joints. Check for signs of tearing rubber or uneven tyre wear during a test drive. The previous failure for structural tyre tears in 2021 also necessitates a thorough check of the current sidewalls to ensure no new damage has occurred since the last inspection.