2020 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · WP20 AAN

The vehicle was presented for MOT testing on 4 April 2026 and passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that on the day of examination it satisfied all DVSA roadworthiness, lighting, braking, suspension, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity requirements applicable to a passenger vehicle of its class and age. Reviewing the recent test history, the Q5 has now passed four consecutive annual examinations on 7 July 2023, 4 March 2024, 4 April 2025, and 4 April 2026, each time without any advisories, failures, or recurring defect patterns logged against it. This unbroken sequence of clean passes points to a stable and consistently well-maintained vehicle rather than one showing any deterioration trend, although it should be noted that a clean MOT record does not constitute a guarantee of mechanical condition between tests, particularly on a high-mileage premium SUV. With 104,602 recorded miles over approximately six years of service, the Q5 is accumulating mileage at roughly 17,434 miles per annum, which is notably above the UK average and places this example firmly in the higher-use bracket for its age and segment. The mileage progression between tests is steady rather than erratic, with the gaps between examinations broadly consistent with active daily use rather than extended standing periods or intermittent driving. For a high-mileage Audi Q5, this usage pattern means that consumable wear items such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and drivetrain components are likely approaching or have already exceeded mid-life, and the four-wheel-drive system, together with the associated transfer box and rear differential fluids, will be subject to significant thermal and mechanical loading. Given the clean advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on items that an MOT does not fully assess or that deteriorate progressively with mileage rather than reaching an instant failure threshold. A physical inspection should include close examination of all four tyres for tread depth, uneven wear patterns indicative of suspension geometry misalignment, and any sidewall cracking or perishing, particularly as premium-fitment tyres on this class of vehicle can be costly to replace in sets. The brake discs should be inspected for lipping, scoring, or corrosion around the outer edges, and a test drive should be carried out at low speed with light brake application to detect any shudder, vibration through the steering wheel, or pulling to one side, which would suggest warped discs or a binding caliper. Equally, with the vehicle having covered substantial mileage, the timing chain, turbocharger system, and oil consumption rate should be discussed with the supplying dealer, and service history documentation scrutinised to confirm that brake fluid, coolant, automatic transmission fluid, and drive belt intervals have all been observed in line with manufacturer schedules. Additional checks appropriate to this age and mileage profile include a thorough inspection of the underside of the vehicle for any fluid leaks from the engine sump, power steering system, or rear differential, together with an assessment of all suspension components including coil springs, control arms, anti-roll bar links, and bushes for any play, cracking, or corrosion. The exhaust system, including the centre and rear silencers and the flexible joints, should be examined for heat damage or corrosion given the accumulated mileage. The 12V battery should be load-tested where possible, as age-related failure is common on vehicles approaching six years old regardless of mileage, and all onboard diagnostic systems should be interrogated for any stored fault codes relating to the emissions control system, AdBlue dosing system, or driver assistance features. Finally, verifying that the digital service history is fully stamped and up to date through an authorised Audi centre or recognised specialist will provide essential reassurance that the vehicle has received the correct long-life fluid services and component inspections commensurate with its high annual mileage.