2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · LA12 UNX

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its latest inspection in November 2025 at 83,283 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in late 2024. While the 2024 failure revealed significant wear, the subsequent passes without advisories indicate that the previous owner addressed the necessary repairs to return the car to standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a visible increase in usage between October 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered over 1,600 miles in a single year, compared to roughly 3,300 miles in the preceding interval. This low total mileage suggests light use, though low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which aligns with the suspension issues identified in the test history. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components given the recurring faults. The 2023 test flagged play in the steering rack inner joints, while the 2024 failure identified excessively worn rear bushes on both front suspension arms and split CV boots on both drive shafts. Although these were reportedly rectified, the buyer should check for any grease leakage from the drive shafts or continued lateral play in the steering assembly to ensure the repairs were comprehensive. The lack of recent advisories suggests the vehicle is currently stable, but the age of the vehicle means that monitoring for rubber perish and corrosion remains essential.