2020 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · MD69 GXZ

The most recent DVSA test on 7 August 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a broadly positive pattern across the documented history. The vehicle has passed every subsequent annual test since February 2023, and the only advisory items noted across the entire five-test record appeared in August 2024. With no failures, no dangerous or major defects, and the most recent examination completely clear, the maintenance trend is best characterised as stable and well managed. For a six-year-old Audi Q5, the absence of recurring advisories relating to suspension components, brake wear, corrosion, or exhaust integrity is a reassuring indicator of consistent upkeep. The recorded mileage of 60,911 miles over approximately six years equates to an average annual usage of around 10,150 miles, which sits comfortably within typical expectations for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no anomalous gaps or sudden mileage jumps between tests, suggesting either regular use or a consistent driving pattern rather than extended periods of standing followed by heavy use. This steady, moderate usage is generally beneficial mechanically, as it allows components such as the braking system, drivetrain, quattro all-wheel-drive system, and turbocharger to remain properly exercised and lubricated. It is, however, sufficient mileage to expect normal wear on consumable items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and possibly suspension bushes and coil springs by this stage in the vehicle's life. Given the clean MOT history and absence of recurring advisories, the buyer should focus inspection efforts on the wear items that a test does not necessarily flag, particularly the components that degrade with age as much as with mileage. Tyres should be examined closely for perishing or cracking of the sidewalls and tread blocks, as rubber compound deterioration can occur regardless of tread depth on a vehicle of this age, and uneven shoulder wear should be checked in light of the 2024 advisories for edge wear. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and binding calipers, which are common on vehicles that have seen mixed urban and motorway use. The underside should be raised or examined for any signs of fluid weeping from the differential, transfer box, or rear differential cooler lines, all of which are known service items on the Q5. Additional checks should include verification of the 12-volt battery health, particularly if the vehicle has been used predominantly for short journeys, as the stop-start system and high electrical load can shorten battery life. A review of the service book or digital service history is essential to confirm that brake fluid, coolant, and the quattro drivetrain fluids have been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these are time-sensitive rather than mileage-sensitive items. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any suspension clonks over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, or during full steering lock, and pay attention to brake pedal feel for any sponginess or shudder under firm application. The vehicle's electronic systems, including infotainment, parking sensors, and driver assistance features, should be checked for fault messages, and a diagnostic scan is recommended to identify any stored faults that would not appear on a standard MOT examination.