2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · AX66 DVV

The 2016 Audi Q5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 April 2026 at 120,825 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the failure recorded just over a year earlier on 25 April 2025 at 108,327 miles, where both front suspension arm pins or bushes were excessively worn alongside wiper and minor brake disc advisories. The subsequent retest on 28 April 2025 passed, indicating those suspension components were addressed. The rear sub-frame corrosion advisory noted in 2025 did not reappear in the 2026 test, suggesting either remediation or that it remained below the threshold for a new advisory. Overall, the trajectory from failure to a fully clean bill of health points to a period of corrective maintenance. The vehicle has covered approximately 120,825 miles over ten years, averaging around 12,000 miles per year, which sits on the higher side for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows a notable jump of 8,716 miles between April 2023 at 90,231 miles and April 2024 at 99,611 miles, followed by 8,776 miles over the next twelve months to April 2025. The most recent year saw a further 12,438 miles added between April 2025 and April 2026, indicating sustained and fairly intensive use. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing pattern, with tests consistently falling around late April each year. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and sub-frame area. The 2025 failure for excessively worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, combined with the rear sub-frame corrosion advisory, raises questions about long-term structural integrity, particularly given the high mileage and likely exposure to road salt over a decade. Inspect the sub-frame mounting points, wishbone arms, and bushings for play or deterioration, and check for any fresh underseal that might be masking corrosion. The front brake discs have appeared as worn but not excessively in consecutive tests, so expect these to be near or at minimum thickness. Verify the condition of all four tyres, as the 2024 test flagged both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit, and confirm the operation of both front and rear wiper systems given the recurring rear washer advisory. A thorough underbody inspection remains essential before purchase.