2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · L19 DAW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed every MOT since 2020, yet the maintenance trend is worsening. In the 27 October 2025 test at 105,193 miles the tester recorded worn front upper suspension arm pins/bushes on both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a)(i)), indicating progressive wear rather than improvement. Earlier entries show thinning front brake pads in October 2023, extensive tyre wear close to the legal limit in October 2024, and deteriorated constant‑velocity boots on the front outer drive shafts in 2020 and 2021, all of which point to a cumulative decline in component condition. Mileage accumulation has been steady throughout the vehicle’s life. From the December 2020 test at 47,406 miles the odometer rose to 105,193 miles by October 2025, a gain of roughly 11,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old Audi Q5. The only interruption is the six‑month COVID‑19 extension recorded in June 2020, where no mileage figure was logged, leaving a brief data gap but not affecting the overall trend. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play, check brake pad thickness and disc condition, and verify that tyre tread depths meet the legal minimum, especially on the rear tyres where wear was noted in 2021. The front outer drive‑shaft CV boots should be examined for cracks or oil leakage, and the rear suspension mounts inspected for corrosion. Any signs of abnormal suspension movement or brake noise should be investigated before purchase.