2017 AUDI Q53.0L Petrol

The 2017 Audi Q5 demonstrates a stable maintenance trajectory with five successive MOT passes and zero defects or advisories logged. The most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 54,137 miles returned a clean certificate, confirming sound structural integrity and emissions compliance at that point. That examination now stands over twelve months old relative to today's date of 16 July 2026, so the vehicle currently lacks valid MOT cover and requires a fresh test before road legal use. Mileage accumulation reflects light to moderate use for a nine year old SUV. The record shows 33,107 miles at the 10 July 2021 test, rising to 39,971 by 19 August 2022, then 45,451 on 1 September 2023, 50,872 on 30 October 2024, and 54,137 on 9 July 2025. Annual increments averaged roughly 5,200 miles, below the 6,015 miles per year norm implied by the odometer, with the final year showing only 3,265 miles added. Such a clean, unbroken test history with no gaps suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a diligent schedule and addressed any wear before each examination. The DVSA data reveals no recurring mechanical or structural faults, so the buyer faces no flagged risks such as binding calipers, corroded subframes, or worn coil springs. Prudence dictates a physical inspection of those same components given the vehicle's age and the limitations of a visual MOT. The tester would have checked brake discs and suspension bushes, but latent issues like micro-corrosion on sills or degraded exhaust hangers can escape detection between tests. A pre-purchase examination should prioritise underside corrosion assessment, front wishbone bush condition, and rear coil spring fracture checks. Verify the actual mileage against service records and confirm the pending MOT renewal yields no hidden failures. The absence of historical advisories implies careful ownership, yet independent verification remains essential before purchase.