2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · LB17 XCE

This 2017 Audi Q5 presents a worsening maintenance trend, shifting from clean early records to a cluster of advisories and a test failure in recent years. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 57,818 miles passed, but the tester flagged three tyres worn close to the legal limit. This follows a failure exactly one year prior on 10 September 2024 at 47,800 miles for an ineffective front windscreen wiper and a cut in the nearside front tyre. The vehicle previously sailed through the 5 October 2022 test at 33,581 miles with zero defects, indicating a clear decline in basic upkeep over the last two years. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,400 miles annually. The progression shows consistent, steady use. Between October 2022 and September 2024, the odometer climbed from 33,581 to 47,800 miles, representing about 14,200 miles over two years. The pace then accelerates slightly, covering another 10,018 miles in the eleven months leading up to the September 2025 test. There are no periods of zero mileage or suspicious gaps in the timeline, ruling out long periods standing idle or clocking. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The 2 October 2023 test at 39,917 miles logged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside corrosion on the offside rear coil spring mounting. Given the subsequent 18,000 miles driven over three years, those front discs are highly likely to require replacement by now if they have not already been fitted. The corroded rear spring mounting demands close physical scrutiny to ensure the structural integrity of the suspension subframe has not deteriorated further. Tyre replacement is an immediate requirement. The September 2025 record shows three tyres worn to the edge of their legal limit, and the history of a cut in the front tyre from the 2024 failure suggests previous owners routinely ran consumables right down to the failure point. Failing twice on front tyre condition in consecutive years reveals a pattern of deferred basic maintenance. A buyer should verify fresh rubber has been fitted across the axle and inspect the front wiper blades, which caused the 2024 failure, to ensure they clear the screen effectively without smearing.