2020 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · DO07 PJB

The 2020 Audi Q5 presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, culminating in a fully defect-free pass on 25 June 2025 at 27,503 miles. The single advisory recorded in June 2024 — nearside front outer tyre sidewall cracking and perishing — was a minor, age-related consumable issue rather than a structural or mechanical fault. With no repeat defects and no new advisories since that date, the record indicates consistent, responsible upkeep through to the most recent test. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,584 miles per year. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the car covered just 3,460 miles, and the prior annual interval from July 2023 to June 2024 saw 4,509 miles. This suggests light, regular use rather than prolonged standing, which is generally favourable for preventing the kind of moisture ingress and component seizure that afflicts vehicles left idle for extended periods. The odometer progression is steady and credible, with no anomalous jumps. The only defect on record — a perished nearside front tyre sidewall — is a straightforward consumable item that typically arises from age, UV exposure, or kerb contact rather than underlying mechanical fault. Its absence from the 2025 test confirms it was addressed. Nonetheless, a prospective buyer should still inspect all four tyres for date codes and sidewall condition, particularly if the car has been garaged or exposed to temperature fluctuations, as rubber degradation can recur. The low annual mileage also warrants a brief check of brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, which can develop on lightly used vehicles even when pad and disc thickness remain within specification. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for perishing consistent with age rather than wear, given the minimal mileage. Overall, the MOT record supports a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring faults or structural concerns flagged at any point.