2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · RA66 AEC

The Audi Q5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 5 December 2025 at 61,649 miles returning a clean pass with no defects recorded. Each annual examination from December 2021 through December 2025 produced a pass with zero advisories, indicating the previous keeper addressed any required work before each test and the vehicle's mechanical condition has not degraded. This consistent record shows no worsening faults nor recurring structural or mechanical concerns. The mileage progression aligns with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 37,442 miles on 20 December 2021, then 43,534 on 2 December 2022, 49,619 on 19 December 2023, 55,939 on 2 December 2024, and 61,649 on 5 December 2025. Annual increments sit between 6,085 and 6,710 miles, reflecting steady private use rather than fleet intensity or long stationary periods. The clean history across those dates suggests the owner maintained conscientious upkeep, though the MOT dataset alone lacks service intervals. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of consumable and structural items that a pass certificate does not fully expose. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults, yet components such as coil springs, binding calipers, and subframe integrity warrant hands-on checks. A low-mileage per year pattern can mask perished rubber mounts or surface rust on sills if the car stood outdoors. Given the absence of advisories, the Q5 demands only routine pre-purchase scrutiny. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and fluid levels, then confirm the brake discs and suspension bushes show no latent wear. The record implies careful ownership, but a used-car buyer should validate structural integrity with a ramp inspection before completion.