2017 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · PA16 EAM

The 2017 Audi Q5 presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 7 June 2025 at 58,025 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Every annual examination from 2022 through 2025 resulted in a pass with zero advisories, indicating consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical faults. The vehicle's test history shows no recurring defects across suspension, braking, or emissions systems. Mileage accumulation sits below the typical national average for a nine-year-old vehicle. The record shows 30,430 miles at the 9 June 2022 test, rising to 39,043 miles by 2 June 2023, then 47,565 miles on 22 May 2024 and 48,210 miles on 6 June 2024, before reaching 58,025 miles on 7 June 2025. That equates to roughly 6,447 miles per year, with a brief dual test in May and June 2024 suggesting a change of ownership or routine re-check rather than rapid accumulation. The sparse but clean ledger implies previous keepers favoured light use and likely adhered to scheduled servicing. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet nine years of service can conceal degraded suspension bushes, tired coil springs, or lightly scored brake discs not yet at failure threshold. Low annual mileage often masks intermittent moisture ingress leading to underbody rust, so a ramp assessment of chassis members and exhaust hangers remains prudent. Drivetrain mounts and caliper slide pins warrant physical checks for stiffness given prolonged standing periods between journeys. The clean MOT trail reflects responsible ownership, but consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades may still require renewal based on elapsed time rather than worn tread depth. A pre-purchase examination should confirm fluid condition and timing chain tensioner noise typical of the EA888 engine family.