2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · AC54 SAC

A consistently clean MOT history defines this 2014 Audi Q5, with the most recent test on 27 October 2025 returning a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. That result carries particular weight because it is the fourth consecutive pass with a clean sheet, following identical outcomes on 31 October 2023 and 29 October 2024, and a further pass recorded the same day as the only failure entry in 2022. The lone failure on 31 October 2022 is also listed with no defects recorded, which on the DVSA system typically indicates the vehicle was unable to be tested on that occasion rather than a mechanical failure of components, and the immediate pass on the same date with no advisories strongly suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than any underlying structural or safety concern. Across five tests spanning three years, there is no recorded evidence of any advisories relating to corrosion, brake component wear, suspension deterioration, exhaust integrity, or oil leaks, which is an unusually strong track record for a twelve-year-old premium SUV and indicates that the core safety-critical systems have remained within tolerance throughout the testing cycle. The recorded mileage of 76,215 miles against a twelve-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,350 miles, which sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of its age and class and does not suggest either heavy commercial use or extended periods of standing. There are no significant gaps between successive test entries and the mileage progression is steady, with tests conducted annually in late October across 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, indicating the vehicle has been in regular operation rather than laid up. This kind of consistent moderate usage is mechanically favourable for an Audi Q5 of this generation, as it tends to keep sealing components, drivetrain oils, brake system hydraulic fluid, and battery state of charge within their working envelopes, and it avoids the corrosion stagnation issues that can affect underbody and exhaust components on vehicles that are used only intermittently or stored for long spells between seasons. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories across four consecutive passes means there is no specific flagged component to investigate in the MOT history, which removes the usual trail of clues that an inspector would normally cross-check on a physical examination. That said, given the Q5's known sensitivities with this age of vehicle, a targeted physical inspection should focus on the areas most likely to be approaching wear even when not yet flagged, including the front lower suspension control arms and bushes, the anti-roll bar drop links, and the rear coil spring seats, which on the Q5 are prone to cracking and sagging. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, which would indicate deteriorated front arm bushes, and pay attention to any vagueness or delay in steering response that could point to tie rod or track rod end wear not yet at advisory threshold. Check the underside for any surface corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points, exhaust hangers, and brake pipe runs along the chassis, as these commonly deteriorate on Q5s exposed to winter road salt even when not yet severe enough to record an advisory. The braking system should also be evaluated directly, as clean MOT entries do not record remaining pad or disc life. With 76,000 miles covered, the original front discs are almost certainly on at least their second set and the calipers and slide pins warrant visual inspection for binding or uneven pad wear, which on the Q5 typically presents as a pulling sensation under braking or a hot wheel centre after driving. Inspect the rear brake discs carefully for any lip or scoring, and check the flexible brake hoses along the front axle for any surface cracking or swelling, as these age-related rubber components are a known wear item on this platform. Finally, examine the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam chain tensioner area and the valve cover gasket, both common on the 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI engines fitted to this generation, and verify that the cooling system, including the water pump and thermostat housing, shows no staining, as failure of the plastic coolant components tends to occur between 60,000 and 90,000 miles and would not necessarily have been captured at the most recent test.