2019 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · CE19 TPY

The defining mechanical characteristic of this 2019 Audi Q5 is a braking system that has been progressively flagged across multiple MOT cycles, with the most recent test on 25 November 2025 returning a clean pass but only after a sequence of advisories targeting both the front pads and rear discs. The November 2024 test recorded both front brake pads as wearing thin, following on from the November 2023 advisory noting the nearside rear brake disc as pitted and scored. This is not yet a pattern of failure, but it is a pattern of consumption that points to active wear across the friction materials rather than isolated incidents. Five tests are recorded between March 2022 and November 2025, all of which have passed, so the vehicle has maintained legal roadworthiness throughout, but the brake-related advisories in two of the last three tests warrant direct scrutiny during any physical inspection. With 84,108 miles accumulated over approximately seven years, this Q5 is averaging around 12,000 miles per year, which sits above the typical mileage band for a premium SUV of this age. The testing history shows no significant gaps in annual MOT coverage from 2022 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Higher annual mileage of this nature places greater cumulative demand on the braking components, suspension bushes, coil springs, drivetrain mounts, and dual-clutch or automatic transmission internals, and means that routine servicing intervals are more likely to have been reached multiple times across the recorded life. The consistent yearly testing cadence indicates the odometer readings have been captured regularly, allowing mileage progression between tests to be tracked reliably. For a prospective buyer, the priority area is the braking system, given the recurring advisories. On inspection, the front pads should be measured for remaining friction material and the rear discs examined for lipping, hot spots, and any progression of the pitting noted in 2023. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing under light braking, feel for pedal pulsation that would indicate disc runout, and check for pulling to either side which could suggest a binding caliper given the front pad wear pattern. Given the annual mileage, also inspect the brake fluid for discoloration and confirm the fluid has been changed within the last two years, as fluid degradation is accelerated by frequent stop-start urban use. Beyond the brakes, the higher mileage profile justifies closer attention to the suspension and drivetrain components that absorb the most punishment on a vehicle of this weight. Check the front control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and top mounts for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, particularly as no suspension advisories have yet been recorded but wear is plausible at this mileage. Listen for any rumble from the rear under load that could indicate propshaft or differential wear, and inspect the underside for any signs of oil misting around the engine and transmission sumps. Tyres should be examined for even shoulder wear across both axles, as uneven patterns can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues that have developed silently between MOT tests.