2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · KN12 ETR

The 2012 Audi Q5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 18 November 2025 at 156,000 miles with zero advisories or defects. This is a marked contrast to earlier years, where the tester flagged multiple brake and suspension items. The most recent two consecutive passes, covering the last 2,812 miles, suggest the previous owner addressed the worn braking components and has since maintained the car to a solid standard. No structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been recorded since 2022, indicating the vehicle is currently in sound roadworthy condition. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a fourteen-year-old SUV, averaging roughly 11,143 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 125,104 miles in October 2022 to 156,000 miles by November 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that would suggest a rolled-back odometer or prolonged period of disuse. The 12,873-mile jump between the October 2023 test at 140,315 miles and the November 2024 test at 153,188 miles is the largest single-year increase in the record, but it remains within normal parameters for a vehicle transitioning into higher annual use. Prospective buyers should still inspect the front and rear brake discs and pads closely, given the recurring advisories flagged in the 27 October 2023 test at 140,315 miles, when the tester noted worn and pitted discs on all four corners alongside thin pads. Although the subsequent two passes recorded no further brake defects, confirming replacement, a hands-on check will verify the quality of those parts and the condition of the brake lines at this mileage. The suspension also warrants attention. The 18 October 2022 test at 125,104 miles flagged corrosion on both rear suspension arms and slight play in the nearside front track rod end. While the later passes recorded no further suspension advisories, a thorough inspection of the rear suspension bushes, arm attachments, and track rod ends is advisable to confirm the corrosion was treated and the joints remain within tolerance at 156,000 miles.