2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · PE18 FHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in late January 2026 at 86,128 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a fractured nearside rear lower coil spring and thin rear brake pads. The immediate rectification of these faults allowed the car back on the road, but the presence of these issues suggests components are being utilized until the point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical high-use profile, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of over 18,000 miles between the December 2023 test at 45,186 miles and the January 2025 test at 63,489 miles. This period of higher usage correlates with the subsequent degradation of tyres noted in early 2025, where all four tyres were flagged for either edge wear or structural damage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the broken coil spring at 86,127 miles indicates that rubber and metal components may be reaching the end of their service life. The rear brake pads were noted as very low during the latest inspection, so the buyer must verify the condition of the discs for scoring caused by prolonged wear. Furthermore, given the history of uneven tyre wear and perishing in 2025, the alignment should be checked to ensure no underlying faults are causing premature damage to new rubber.