2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · CK57 SAR

The maintenance trend for this Audi Q5 is exceptionally stable, culminating in a completely clean bill of health. The most recent test on 2025-10-29 at 139,989 miles passed with zero defects or advisories, confirming the vehicle currently meets all structural and mechanical roadworthiness standards. A minor anomaly occurred in October 2024 when the car failed at 128,406 miles despite the record listing no defects, likely indicating an administrative or emissions reading error. The subsequent retest on 2024-11-01 at 128,438 miles passed cleanly, demonstrating the issue was promptly resolved. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct shift in usage over the vehicle's lifecycle. Between 2022-11-07 at 88,113 miles and 2023-11-01 at 117,817 miles, the Q5 accumulated a substantial 29,704 miles, pointing to a period of intense long-distance commuting or heavy touring. Usage dropped sharply thereafter, with only 10,621 miles added between 2023-11-01 and 2024-11-01 at 128,438 miles. Most notably, the odometer reading froze at 139,989 miles between the November 2024 pass and the October 2025 pass, indicating the vehicle has been stationary for nearly a full year. Prolonged inactivity presents specific mechanical risks that a clean MOT cannot fully mitigate. A buyer must physically inspect the tyres for flat spots and sidewall cracking caused by bearing static weight for eleven months. Brake calipers and discs require rigorous checking for surface corrosion and binding, as pads frequently seize to rotors when a vehicle stands idle. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be assessed for perishing, while the exhaust system needs close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly given the high mileage sustained during 2023. Verifying fluid condition is also essential to rule out moisture contamination within the engine and cooling systems during its dormant phase.