2018 Audi Q5 3.0L Petrol · YB18 AEZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 103,993 miles passed, the record reveals an oil leak and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in August 2025 where the car was sidelined due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyre defects. The transition from clean records in 2024 to recurring mechanical issues suggests the vehicle is entering a wear phase. The mileage pattern indicates high annual usage for an eight-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between June 2022 at 88,180 miles and August 2024 at 93,764 miles, where the car covered only 5,584 miles. However, usage has accelerated significantly since, covering over 10,000 miles in the last year. This high-frequency operation typically puts considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is consistent with the recent failure of the coil spring. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the oil leak flagged in the 2026 test, as even non-excessive leaks can indicate developing gasket or oil seal failures. Given the fractured coil spring in 2025, the entire suspension geometry should be checked for worn bushes, leaking shocks, or uneven wear. The recurring history of worn tyres and edge wear also suggests a potential alignment or tracking issue that needs to be addressed to prevent premature replacement of new rubber.