2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · DX67 LWL

A consistently clean MOT record spanning seven consecutive tests with zero failures defines this 2017 Audi Q5, placing it in the upper tier of roadworthiness for its age bracket. The sole recurring theme across the history is tyre degradation, with perishing and cracking advisories appearing on three separate occasions between 2020 and 2024, affecting both front and rear positions at various points. Notably, the two most recent tests in October 2025 and July 2026 returned completely defect-free results with no advisories whatsoever, indicating that the tyre issues were resolved, likely through replacement, and that no new mechanical concerns have surfaced since. The overall trajectory is one of stability and recent improvement, with the car moving from intermittent tyre advisories to a clean sheet over the last two annual cycles. Recorded mileage of 80,817 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual accumulation rate of roughly 8,980 miles, which aligns closely with the UK national average and points to steady, regular use rather than periods of prolonged inactivity or exceptionally heavy mileage. The testing intervals are consistent and annual, with no unexplained gaps that might suggest the vehicle was taken off the road. One minor anomaly worth noting is the interval between the October 2025 test and the July 2026 test, which at roughly eight and a half months is shorter than a standard annual cycle. This could reflect a change of keeper prompting an early test for sale purposes, though the records themselves confirm only that the vehicle was presented and passed on both occasions with no defects. Mechanically, this consistent usage pattern means wear on suspension components, brake consumables, and drivetrain elements has accumulated gradually rather than through stop-start or high-stress cycles, though at over 80,000 miles the usual age-related wear points on a mid-sized SUV should still be verified independently. The tyre perishing advisories are the only specific component history available, and they warrant direct attention during inspection. Perishing on outer sidewalls typically indicates age-related rubber degradation rather than impact damage, and the fact that it was flagged across multiple positions and multiple years suggests the vehicle may have been fitted with tyres that aged out before wearing out, or that it sat in conditions promoting UV or ozone degradation. Since the 2025 and 2026 tests recorded no tyre advisories, the current tyres are likely more recent replacements, but a buyer should still visually inspect all four sidewalls for hairline cracking, particularly in the shoulder region, and confirm the tread depth is well clear of the legal minimum. The 2020 advisory also noted front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edge, which can indicate aggressive cornering, alignment deviation, or underinflation wear patterns, so checking for uneven tread wear across the front axle remains worthwhile. Beyond the documented history, a prospective buyer should focus on the mechanical areas common to this generation of Q5 at this mileage that MOT testing does not comprehensively assess. On a test drive, listen for suspension knocks over broken surfaces, particularly from the front lower control arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes, which are known wear items on this platform. Check for steering pull under braking, which could indicate worn tie rod ends or brake disc thickness variation, and feel for any judder through the pedal under moderate deceleration. Inspect the front and rear brake discs for lip formation at the outer edge and assess whether the calipers are free by confirming the car rolls easily from rest without initial binding resistance. Given the clean MOT record and typical mileage, this vehicle presents as a structurally sound prospect, but an independent mechanical inspection focusing on suspension bush integrity, brake component condition, and tyre age verification would provide the fullest picture before purchase.