2015 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · JS12 CRS

The Audi Q5 presents a clean MOT history in its most recent test, with the October 2025 inspection at 99,612 miles passing without any defects—a positive indicator of its current roadworthiness. The trend over the past year is stable, as both the 2024 and 2025 tests show no advisories or failures, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to meet minimum legal standards. The two consecutive failures in October 2023 and 2024 at identical mileages (82,811 and 91,714) are unusual, yet the absence of recorded defects implies these may have been administrative or minor paperwork issues rather than mechanical failures. No recurring advisories appear in the official record, which reduces concerns over deferred maintenance. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,056 miles per year aligns closely with the vehicle’s age, reflecting typical usage without extreme wear patterns. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests—where mileage jumped from 82,811 to 91,792 in under a year—suggests either a period of higher activity or a delay in testing. The most recent 7,820-mile increment between October 2024 and October 2025 is more moderate, indicating a return to steady usage. With no advisories on wear items like tyres, brakes, or suspension in the past two years, there’s no evidence of accelerated deterioration. For a buyer, the absence of defects in recent tests is reassuring, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection should focus on components not covered by the MOT. Given the two unexplained failures in 2023–2024, verify the vehicle’s service history for any unrecorded repairs, particularly around brakes, suspension bushes, and coil springs, which are common failure points in this model. Check for signs of corrosion in high-stress areas like wheel arches, sills, and exhaust mounts, as well as wear on the drivetrain seals and fluid leaks. The clean MOT record suggests no immediate red flags, but a closer look at these areas will confirm whether the vehicle has been consistently maintained beyond the legal minimum.