2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · BV04 EWO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 138,944 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for a deteriorated rear registration plate and front tyres reaching legal limits. This follows a more problematic March 2025 test at 128,783 miles, where the tester identified an oil leak, a coolant leak, and a defective exhaust mounting. The transition from clean records in 2023 and 2024 to multiple mechanical faults suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of increasing component wear. The mileage profile is consistently high, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year over its eleven-year life. This high-use pattern is evident in the 10,161-mile interval between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. Such rapid accumulation on a premium-heavy SUV like the Audi Q5 typically puts significant strain on the drivetrain and suspension assemblies. The failure in March 2023 at 105,021 miles due to split CV boots on both front outer drive shafts indicates that high-mileage stress is now beginning to affect critical mechanical transmission components. A physical inspection must focus on the source of the oil and coolant leaks noted in 2025 to determine if these are minor gasket issues or more significant engine failures. The uneven wear reported on the front tyres in the 2026 advisory suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which should be verified to prevent premature tyre degradation. Given the previous CV boot failures, the buyer should also inspect all rubber boots for cracking or tearing to ensure the drive shaft joints are not nearing imminent failure due to grease loss.