2009 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · YT59 NNR

The 2009 Audi A5 presents a stable and generally improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 18 July 2025, where it passed at 96,733 miles. The maintenance trend is encouraging. A cluster of tyre-related advisories and a failure in July 2022 has given way to a much cleaner bill of health, with the most recent test flagging only minor, non-structural items: a perished fuel cap seal, light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, a slightly damaged nearside front outer tyre, and a deteriorated rear registration plate. The suspension wear noted in earlier years, specifically worn upper suspension arm pins or bushes in July 2023, does not appear to have recurred as an advisory, suggesting a repair may have been carried out. This pattern indicates a vehicle that has had its underlying mechanical issues addressed, leaving only minor consumable and cosmetic defects. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. The record shows a steady and consistent accumulation of miles, rising from 75,600 miles at the July 2022 failure to 96,733 miles by July 2025, an increase of approximately 21,133 miles over three years, or roughly 7,000 miles annually. This is a moderate uptick from the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 5,690 miles per year, but it remains well below the UK national average. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded mileage between the annual tests, which supports the integrity of the odometer reading. The low lifetime mileage is a significant positive, suggesting less wear on major drivetrain and structural components, though the long periods of lighter use may have contributed to the perishing of rubber components like the fuel cap seal and tyres. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and shock absorbers. The recurring advisory for light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, present in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, warrants close physical examination. While currently a minor advisory, a misting condition can degrade into a more significant fluid loss and damping failure if the seal is compromised. The front upper suspension arm bushes, flagged as worn in 2023, should be checked for any play or deterioration to confirm the repair's longevity. The condition of all four tyres must be scrutinised carefully. The 2022 failure for multiple tyre defects, including a structural tear on the offside front, indicates a previous owner who neglected this critical safety item. Although the 2025 test only flagged a single slightly damaged tyre, the age of the vehicle means all tyres, regardless of tread depth, should be checked for sidewall cracking and date stamps, with replacement recommended if they are more than six years old.