2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · AF68 AEV

The vehicle presents a consistent and stable maintenance profile with no recorded defects across its entire MOT history. The most recent test on 15 September 2025 at 85,579 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures. This indicates that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements without recurring issues in critical areas such as braking systems, steering, or structural integrity. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical UK usage for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows a steady progression from 25,667 miles in August 2021 to 85,579 miles in September 2025. The annual average of approximately 10,697 miles suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. The jump from 50,198 miles in 2023 to 65,533 miles in 2024 shows a consistent driving pattern, which is generally preferable for preventing mechanical seizure or battery degradation often seen in low-mileage vehicles that sit idle. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, the current mileage of 85,579 miles warrants a physical inspection of wear-and-tear components that MOT testing does not always capture in detail. A buyer should specifically examine the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these components often reach the end of their service life around this mileage threshold. The lack of advisories regarding brake discs or pads is encouraging, but a manual check for uneven wear or binding calipers is still advisable. Given the vehicle has covered over 85,000 miles, checking the service history for timing belt or water pump replacement is essential, as these are critical maintenance items that fall outside the scope of a standard MOT inspection.