2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · MW18 SFX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 55,130 miles passed, it introduced the first significant advisories, including corrosion on the offside rear lower coil spring mounting and wear on the offside front upper suspension arm bush. These defects indicate that the vehicle is entering a phase where component degradation is accelerating despite relatively low mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light-use profiles, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year over the eight-year period. The data shows a steady accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles between annual tests, moving from 23,145 miles in May 2022 to 55,130 miles by late 2025. This consistency suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress, though the low mileage also means that age-related perish of rubber components and metal surfaces outweighs distance-driven wear. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension to check if the wear on the upper arm bush noted in late 2025 has progressed. The corrosion on the offside rear coil spring mounting requires close scrutiny to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised beyond the point of imminent component failure. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads in December 2023 and a worn front tyre in 2024 suggests a pattern of replacing consumables only when they reach or failure limits, necessitating a thorough check of the current brake life and tyre depths.