2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · LB61 HWC

The 2012 Audi Q5 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean pass at the most recent test on 2025-10-20 at 160,490 miles showing no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is steady with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the available history. This indicates the vehicle has met minimum legal standards without recurring concerns over the observed period. Recorded mileage rose from 127,503 at the October 2022 test to 140,639 by September 2023, then to 152,797 at the October 2024 test, and 160,490 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 11,500 miles per year, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The DVSA data shows a clean five-year span with only a failed entry on 2024-10-21 at 152,797 miles where no defects were listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-based failure. No gaps or sudden accumulation stand out. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion across all tests implies previous owners kept the Q5 to a basic passable standard, though high mileage at this age warrants physical inspection of wear-prone components. A buyer should examine the front suspension arms and rear trailing bushes for play, check brake calipers for binding after a road test, and inspect the underbody for structural rust given the 160k mileage. The October 2024 fail with no recorded defects remains anomalous and should be clarified with the testing station or seller before purchase. Otherwise the record gives no evidence of worsening mechanical condition, and the car reads as a high-mileage but consistently compliant example requiring only standard used-car due diligence.