2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · RE14 NSO

The latest MOT on 7 August 2025 passed, but the previous test a week earlier failed mainly for tyres worn to the legal limit and an inoperative rear headlamp. The 2024 test also flagged tyres at the edge of legal wear and several front and rear suspension arm pins that were worn, though not yet causing excessive movement. Earlier tests in 2023 and 2022 were clean. The tyre wear has been a recurring issue for the past two years, suggesting the vehicle’s tread is consistently thinning at the same spots. The suspension arm pins have also been noted as worn for at least a year, which could become a safety concern if not replaced. The headlamp fault appeared only once in 2025; it may be a simple repair but indicates the electrical system is not fully reliable. Overall, the vehicle’s condition trend is not improving. Tyre and suspension wear are persistent, and the headlamp issue shows a potential for other electrical faults. The mileage of 122,425 m on a 12‑year‑old Q5 is roughly average (≈10,200 m per year), so the wear is not unusually high, but it does mean consumables and suspension components are likely approaching the end of their useful life. A buyer should first check the following in person: Inspect all four tyres for tread depth, even wear, and any side‑wall damage.