2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · ML66 OBR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 79,047 miles with no recorded defects. This latest result indicates an improving trend compared to the mechanical advisories noted in late 2024. The absence of failures in the two most recent tests suggests that the previous owner has addressed the wear-and-tear issues previously flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per annum. There is a notable usage gap between September 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered only 918 miles in fifteen months, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 7,280 miles between December 2024 and March 2026. This fluctuating usage suggests periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the December 2024 test flagged wear on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. While these did not result in a failure at the time, they indicate the onset of component fatigue in the bushings. The recurring issue of rear tyres reaching the legal wear limit in both 2022 and 2023 suggests a history of neglecting tyre maintenance or potential alignment issues, which should be verified by checking for uneven wear on the current set.