2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · AA60 ACE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in late April 2026, yet the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred consumable replacements. While the most recent test at 27,872 miles cleared the vehicle, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to multiple critical tyre defects. The failure in April 2026 identified a deep cut on the nearside rear tyre reaching the cords, alongside perishing across both rear tyres, indicating that rubber-related degradation was overlooked until a formal failure occurred. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 16,005 miles and the 2026 test at 27,872 miles, the car covered 11,867 miles. This low usage frequency suggests the vehicle has sat for extended periods, which correlates with the recurring evidence of dry rot in rubber components, such as the perishing and cracking noted consistently in the 2024 and 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyre condition, as the repeated reports of cracking and perishing suggest the rubber is reaching its age limit irrespective of tread depth. The 2024 test at 21,889 miles flagged a worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush; this area should be checked for lateral play to ensure the wear has not worsened since the initial adviser. Additionally, the rear registration plate has been a persistent issue for three years, requiring replacement to rectify deterioration that suggests a images of attention to minor exterior maintenance.