2009 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · GL59 OMT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a pass on December 2, 2025 at 190,001 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the failure just one day prior to that test indicates a reactive approach. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush alongside insufficient washer fluid, both of which were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass. This suggests the current owner is willing to address safety-critical mechanical faults once identified. At 190,001 miles over seventeen years, the Audi Q5 has averaged approximately 11,177 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing with roughly 20,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another nearly 20,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally better for maintaining seals and components compared to long periods of standing. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure for a worn arm bush points to high-stress wear on the front end. Given the high mileage, a thorough check for play in the rubber bushings and condition of the control arms is essential. The 2022 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on the rear axle indicates potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers that should be monitored. While no structural corrosion has been noted, the age warrants a physical inspection of the subframes for rust-related degradation, which is common on high-mileage German vehicles from this era.