2011 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · PMR 743

The Audi Q5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 58,787 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a 2011 vehicle. The records show 44,988 miles in October 2021, rising to 47,852 by October 2022, 50,749 by November 2023, 55,252 by November 2024, and 58,787 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 3,400 miles per year, confirming light use. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the sequence; the DVSA data is sparse but consistently clean, with no advisories or failures logged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the flawless record. Low annual mileage combined with a 15-year age often means prolonged standing periods, which can degrade suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyres through weathering rather than friction. The tester raised no corrosion or structural concerns, yet hidden underbody rust and flat-spotted tyres remain plausible on a car used so little. Verify the service history matches the low mileage claim and check for seized handbrake mechanisms or perished rubber components. The Q5's coil springs and front control arm bushes warrant physical examination, as MOT passes with no advisories do not exempt a vehicle from age-related wear unseen during a brief test.