2007 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · VN57 HXD

The 2007 Audi A5 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records, with the most recent test on 6 April 2023 recording a clean pass at 96,676 miles and zero defects. The vehicle has not been presented for a test since that date, meaning its current MOT status is unknown as of June 2026, and a buyer must verify whether a valid certificate is in place before purchase. The trajectory from 2017 through 2023 is encouraging. Early advisories around front brake wear and scoring, along with an engine management light and oil leak flagged in 2018, appear to have been addressed in subsequent years given the clean passes recorded in 2022 and 2023. This suggests a period of attentive upkeep by the most recent keeper or keepers. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching nineteen years of age. At 96,676 miles, the annualised average sits at roughly 5,088 miles per year, well below the typical UK figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually. The record shows a gap between the November 2015 test at 91,240 miles and the April 2017 test at 91,314 miles, representing only 74 miles over approximately seventeen months. This strongly implies the car stood unused for an extended period. A second gap between April 2018 at 93,607 miles and January 2022 at 94,794 miles accounts for roughly 1,187 miles over nearly four years, reinforcing the pattern of prolonged inactivity. Such sporadic use raises specific concerns around deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and corrosion in brake lines and the exhaust system caused by condensation during cold starts and short journeys. Despite the low recorded mileage, the 2017 advisory on front brake disc wear and scoring, combined with the 2018 engine management light and front oil leak, flags areas that demand physical inspection. A buyer should examine the front brake discs and pads closely, as standing vehicles frequently develop surface corrosion on disc faces that can persist even after apparent repair. The engine bay requires a thorough check for residual oil contamination around the cam cover gaskets, rocker cover, and front crank seal, since the 2018 oil leak advisory may indicate a recurring or only partially resolved issue. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and drop link joints should be inspected for perishing caused by age rather than mileage, and the underside must be examined for structural corrosion on subframes, sills, and jacking points, particularly given the car's long stationary periods. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and lambda sensors, warrants attention given the 2018 emissions-related fault light and the possibility of internal moisture damage from infrequent use.