2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · BC16 NSF

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 27 February 2025 at 128,518 miles resulted in no defects, mirroring the outcomes of the previous four inspections. This lack of failures suggests a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have been proactive in addressing mechanical and safety issues before they reached the threshold of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern indicates consistent and high-mileage usage, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year over the ten-year period. A significant period of use occurred between February 2021 and November 2022, where the vehicle covered 23,570 miles in just twenty-one months. The accumulation has remained steady since, with 9,820 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This regularity suggests the car likely sees motorway miles, which is generally less taxing on the clutch and suspension compared to stop-start urban driving. Despite the clean record of recorded advisories, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to high-mileage wear. At over 128,000 miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers often show signs of degradation that an MOT misses. The buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for thinning and check for binding calipers, as the MOT only tests efficiency rather than surface condition. Given the age and mileage, verifying the integrity of the timing belt and the condition of fluid leaks is essential to ensure no hidden mechanical fatigue is approaching.