2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · SUE 110W

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test conducted in August 2025 at 68,291 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding a perished nearside rear tyre. This represents a significant improvement from the August 2024 inspection where the car failed due to an inoperative engine management light and multiple suspension defects. While the immediate faults were addressed, the recurring nature of the issues suggests that the owner only replaces components once they reach a failure threshold. At 68,291 miles over eleven years, the Audi has averaged approximately 6,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns for a premium SUV. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 6,000 miles recorded between June 2023 and August 2024, and another 6,200 miles in the following year. This low mileage generally preserves the drivetrain, but the low annual usage often leads to rubber-based components degrading prematurely, as evidenced by the perishing tyre and worn suspension arm bushes. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the 2024 failure flagged worn inner suspension arm bushes on both front sides. Although these were reportedly repaired, the buyer must check for uneven tyre wear or steering play that might indicate poor repair quality. The 2023 advisory for thin front brake pads suggests that brake maintenance may be neglected, so a thorough check of the remaining pads and discs for thickness is essential. Furthermore, the 2024 failure regarding the engine management malfunction light warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no intermittent fault codes remain stored in the engine control unit, as a cleared but hidden fault here would result in an immediate MOT failure.