2021 Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI Mhev Quat S-A 2.0L Diesel · FD21 HMZ

The 2021 Audi Q5 passed its most recent MOT on 2 June 2026 at 59,874 miles, confirming current roadworthiness despite a developing suspension fault. The maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory regarding rear suspension components. The tester flagged the offside rear coil spring mounting as corroded but not seriously weakened during this latest inspection. This follows a previous advisory in May 2025 at 31,305 miles where the same offside rear lower coil spring mounting rubber was noted as damaged. The progression from a damaged rubber mount to visible corrosion indicates ongoing degradation of the rear suspension hardware. Mileage accumulation reveals a distinct shift in usage patterns over the life of the vehicle. The car covered 15,355 miles between June 2024 and May 2025, reflecting standard annual driving. Usage then accelerated sharply. The odometer recorded an additional 28,569 miles in just over twelve months leading up to the June 2026 test. This rapid accumulation of nearly 29,000 miles in a single year suggests the vehicle transitioned to high-mileage commuting or long-distance motorway use. Such intense utilization accelerates wear on drivetrain and chassis components, making the recent suspension corrosion advisory particularly relevant for a buyer to monitor. Previous test records highlight inconsistent basic upkeep by former owners. The May 2025 tester documented multiple front tyre defects, including edge wear on both nearside and offside wheels, a cut on the nearside front, and slight damage to the outer nearside front tyre. Failing to replace or rotate tyres before they reach the legal limit and sustain physical cuts suggests routine visual checks were skipped. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the current tyre tread depths and sidewalls to ensure the 2026 test did not merely pass marginal rubber. The buyer should also examine the offside rear lower reflector, which the 2025 tester noted as slightly damaged, and verify the structural integrity of the offside rear coil spring mounting in person to assess the true extent of the corrosion flagged thirteen days ago.