2012 AUDI Q52.0L Diesel

The 2012 Audi Q5 shows a consistent history of reactive maintenance, where components are replaced only after failing an MOT. The most recent test in December 2025 at 67,353 miles passed the vehicle with only a minor advisory for a poor offside washer jet. This followed a failure in November 2024 at 62,924 miles, where the tester flagged the rear brake pads as being below the legal 1.5mm limit. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the record suggests the owner frequently waits until parts reach the point of failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 67,353 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has covered an average of 4,800 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. This trend is evident in the 2018 record at 33,716 miles, where the tester noted perishing tyre sidewalls, and again in the 2022 test at 53,758 miles where all four tyres were noted near the legal limit or worn unevenly. Low mileage does not exempt this vehicle from age-related dry rot and bushing degradation, which have manifested in the front suspension arm bushes. The suspension history shows a recurring weakness. Between 2021 and 2023, the tester repeatedly flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins and bushes. Although these did not result in failures in those specific years, the persistence of the issue indicates the rubber bushings are losing their elasticity. Additionally, the braking system has shown frequent issues, with fluctuating front brakes noted in 2021 and thin rear pads identified across multiple years of the record. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for thinning and check the front suspension for excessive play, as these areas appear to be the points of concern for this specific vehicle.