2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · FE16 YLL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent inspection on 23 December 2025 at 147,408 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable following a brief failure in early March 2024. Since that failure, the car has undergone two consecutive annual tests without any recorded defects or advisories, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the immediate mechanical concerns and has maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard since then. The mileage profile indicates high annual usage for a ten-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 14,700 miles per annum. The data shows a significant surge in activity between March 2023 and December 2024, where the vehicle covered over 26,000 miles in just twenty months. This rapid accumulation places considerable strain on heavy-duty components like the drivetrain and suspension system. The consistent interval between tests from 2023 through 2025 suggests the vehicle is used regularly for long-distance driving rather than sitting idle, which typically accelerates the wear of rubber bushes and fluid components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the mechanical areas most susceptible to high-mileage fatigue. Given the 147,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the control arm bushes, shock absorbers, and coil springs is essential. The braking system should be examined for thin discs or seized calipers, as high-frequency use leads to frequent consumable replacements. While the recent MOT records are clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close chassis inspection for corrosion, particularly around the subframe and mounting points, to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the high mileage.