AUDI SQ5 TDI MHEV QUATTRO AUTO2021 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and suspension integrity. While the car passed its test on 24 April 2026 at 39,880 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to several mechanical failures today suggests that components are now reaching the end of their effective service life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. The data shows a steady progression between the 2024 test (15,103 miles) and the 2025 test (25,761 miles), with no unexplained usage spikes. However, the accumulation of 14,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests coincides with the emergence of significant braking and suspension issues that were not present during the previous inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system and rear suspension. The April 2026 test flagged pitted, scored, and worn front brake discs alongside a fluctuating offside front service brake, indicating the rotors and pads require immediate replacement to restore performance. Furthermore, the tester identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring and corrosion on the offside rear lower coil spring mounting. While the corrosion was noted as not seriously weakened, the presence of a broken spring indicates the rear suspension assembly is beginning to fail and requires a comprehensive overhaul to prevent further structural degradation.