2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · M25 RCY

The 2026‑07‑10 MOT at 174,735 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend despite recurring issues recorded in earlier tests. Mileage has risen from 88,449 miles in July 2016 to 174,735 miles in July 2026, an average of roughly 11,650 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for a 15‑year‑old vehicle. The interval between the 2016 and 2017 tests shows a 6,490‑mile increase, and subsequent years maintain a similar annual increment, with no evidence of prolonged standing periods or unusually rapid mileage accumulation. Recurring faults point to components that merit close inspection: the rear brake discs have been noted as worn, pitted or scored in every test since 2018, suggesting progressive wear that may affect braking performance; the suspension arm pins and bushes, as well as shock mounting bushes, have been flagged as worn in 2025 and 2023, indicating potential looseness in the chassis; CV joint boots on both sides have been reported severely deteriorated in 2018 and 2021, raising the risk of joint failure; and the 2018 failure recorded an insecure central exhaust clamp, a structural concern that should be verified. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, the integrity of suspension linkages and mounting bushes, the state of the drive shafts and their CV boots, the exhaust system for any signs of looseness or corrosion, and the tyre wear patterns, especially any uneven edge or inner‑edge wear that could signal alignment or suspension issues.