2021 Audi Q5 S Line 40 TDI Mhev Quat S-A 2.0L Diesel · LR21 WNG

The 2021 Audi Q5 S Line 40 TDI presents a clean roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 37,016 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable and currently improving. A single failure recorded on 28 March 2025 at 29,927 miles for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp was resolved before the subsequent retest on 5 April 2025 at 30,024 miles, which passed cleanly. No recurring mechanical or structural defects appear across the four-test history, suggesting the vehicle has not developed a persistent fault pattern. The absence of advisories across three consecutive passes is a positive indicator of consistent upkeep. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2024 test at 23,457 miles and the March 2025 failure at 29,927 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 6,470 miles in twelve months, rising to roughly 7,000 miles over the following twelve months leading to the March 2026 test. This aligns with the typical annual usage of around 7,400 miles per year for a five-year-old vehicle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long-term standing or odometer irregularities. The only defect on record, an inoperative engine MIL, was a minor electrical or emissions-control issue that was promptly rectified within one week. No suspension components, brake system faults, tyre defects, or structural corrosion have ever been flagged across the entire MOT history. This is notable for a performance SUV of this age, as suspension bush wear, binding calipers, and exhaust emissions faults are common failure points on heavily used Q5 models. The clean record suggests the vehicle has been driven moderately and maintained to a reasonable standard. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection despite the clean paper history. Check the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for any play or deterioration not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT failure. Inspect the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or signs of binding, particularly on the rear axle where the S line's larger calipers can seize. Examine the exhaust system for leaks or DPF-related issues, and verify that the engine MIL illuminates on ignition and extinguishes correctly. Given the vehicle's age, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for early-stage corrosion, especially around the rear subframe and sill edges where Audi models from this generation can develop surface rust.