2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · DU67 BYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred servicing regarding wear and tear components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 58,314 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories for worn front tyres and corroded rear coil springs. This follows a failure in 2023 for fractured rear springs, indicating that the previous owner only addresses suspension issues once they reach a failure state rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 58,314 miles over nine years, the Audi has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-mileage usage for a premium SUV. The mileage data shows steady annual progression, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests and another 7,200 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low mileage has not necessarily protected the vehicle from the recurring mechanical and age-related issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension, as the record shows the coil springs progressed from fracturing in 2023 to being heavily corroded by 2025. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with the brake wear indicator appearing in both 2022 and 2023, followed by thin pads and pitted discs noted in 2024. This suggests the vehicle often operates with components at the end of their functional life before replacement. The front tyres should be checked for alignment issues, as the 2025 advisory noted both front tyres were worn on the edge rather than evenly across. Additionally, the damaged front seatbelts flagged in 2024 should be verified to ensure the retraction mechanisms are still functioning correctly. Given the history of reactive repairs, a comprehensive check of all rubber suspension bushes and fluid components is necessary to ensure no further hidden faults have developed between test intervals.