2020 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · RO70 OGV

A clean and largely uneventful DVSA history defines this 2020 Audi Q5, presenting a reassuring picture of roadworthiness over its six-year life. The most recent examination on 11 November 2025 was a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a stable trend established by the previous tests in October 2023 (also a clean pass) and November 2024. The only minor flags recorded anywhere in the history are the illumination of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp and the removal of items from the driver's view prior to that 2024 test, both of which are advisory in nature and did not constitute failures. For a premium SUV of its age, this is a notably tidy record with no recurring component wear, corrosion advisories, or suspension deterioration noted across any of the three tests on file. The recorded mileage of 35,818 miles against a 2020 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,970 miles, which is considerably lower than the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this type and likely age. Such restrained mileage suggests the vehicle has either been used primarily for short journeys or has experienced extended standing periods between use. Mechanically, lower annual mileage on a Quattro drivetrain means less wear on the clutch, dual-clutch or torque converter components, propshaft couplings, and the Haldex-based rear differential, all of which benefit from regular load cycles. Conversely, shorter journeys and standing periods can accelerate corrosion of underbody components, brake disc surface pitting from infrequent use, and degradation of rubber seals and suspension bushes through lack of regular articulation. Given the recorded advisory regarding the TPMS warning lamp, any prospective buyer should verify that all four wheel pressure sensors are functioning correctly and that the system displays real-time pressures rather than a persistent dash warning. Sensors fitted to aftermarket wheels or those disturbed during recent tyre changes are common causes of recurring TPMS illumination, and a diagnostic scan confirming no stored fault codes in the central convenience or instrument module would be prudent. The advisory noting objects taken from the driver's view prior to test is purely observational and carries no mechanical significance, though it is worth confirming that any windscreen-mounted devices, dash cameras, or transponders are repositioned within legal sightline zones to avoid a subsequent test failure. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to the front and rear brake discs for any lip formation or surface corrosion pitting consistent with light, infrequent use, as these can cause pedal judder or vibration under braking. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear items on the MLBevo platform. Given the Quattro drivetrain, ensure there are no vibrations through the steering or floor at motorway speeds, which could indicate propshaft or rear differential wear, and confirm smooth engagement and quiet operation from the automatic transmission during light throttle applications and gentle kick-downs.