2019 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · PV19 VOU

A consistent record of clean MOT passes defines the mechanical standing of this 2019 Audi Q5, with four consecutive tests from 2022 through 2025 returning no advisories, failures, or defects of any kind. The most recent assessment on 2 July 2025 confirmed a pass with no items recorded against the vehicle, continuing an unbroken trend established since its first test. While the absence of advisory notes is a reassuring indicator that no worn or deteriorating components were flagged at the time of inspection, it does not guarantee that components have not degraded in the months since, particularly on a vehicle now entering its eighth year of service. Mechanically, this places the Q5 in a strong position, but the lack of recorded advisories should not be interpreted as a forecast for the next test cycle. The recorded mileage of 48,673 miles across seven years equates to an average of approximately 6,953 miles annually, which sits firmly within the expected range for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no conspicuous gaps in testing history, with annual submissions from 2022 onwards, and the mileage progression is consistent with steady, moderate use rather than any long periods off the road or abrupt accumulation. This pattern of regular, moderate driving tends to be kinder to drivetrain components, seals, and lubricants than infrequent short trips, which can promote moisture build-up and premature wear. That said, suspension components, brake hardware, and tyres will still have aged in terms of material degradation regardless of how few miles have been covered, and rubber-based items in particular will have endured seven years of environmental exposure. Although no specific components were flagged in any of the recorded tests, several areas of a Q5 of this vintage warrant close physical attention during a pre-purchase inspection. The front suspension is a known area for wear, particularly the upper and lower control arm bushes, the anti-roll bar drop links, and the front shock absorber top mounts, which can deteriorate and produce knocking or clonking sounds over uneven road surfaces. The multi-link rear suspension similarly uses rubber bushings that harden and crack with age, potentially leading to vague rear-end handling or a slightly unsettled ride. On a test drive, listen for any suspension thuds or clonks over speed bumps and cats eyes, and pay attention to steering precision, as any vagueness, pulling, or vibration through the wheel may indicate worn front-end components that have developed since the last test. Given the vehicle's age and the lack of any advisory data to draw upon, a thorough independent inspection should focus on the items most likely to require attention on a premium SUV approaching the eight-year mark. Brake discs and pads, even with the clean record shown, may be approaching a service interval and should be physically measured for wear and lipping. The underbody, including subframe mounting points, suspension arms, and brake pipe runs, should be examined for any surface corrosion that could be on the verge of being flagged at the next test. The timing chain, oil filter housing, and PCV system are known areas of attention on the 2.0 TFSI engines commonly fitted to this model, so an inspection for oil residue around the engine and a scan for any stored fault codes is advisable. Finally, check the operation of the quattro all-wheel-drive system, the dual-clutch or automatic gearbox for smooth shifts, and ensure all electronic systems, parking sensors, and infotainment features function correctly, as electrical faults can develop on vehicles of this age independent of the MOT record.