2025 Audi Q5 S Line Tfsi Mhev Quattro SA 2.0L Petrol · RO75 EFE

The vehicle in question, a 2025 Audi Q5 S Line TFSI MHEV quattro SA, presently holds no recorded DVSA MOT test history. As a 2025 model year, it is technically within its first three years of registration and therefore currently exempt from the mandatory MOT testing requirement until 2028. Consequently, there are no pass or fail outcomes, advisory items, or defect records available to establish a longitudinal maintenance trend. For a prospective buyer, this means that any assessment of mechanical condition must rely entirely upon physical inspection, Audi main dealer or specialist service records, and pre-purchase mechanical evaluation rather than governmental test data. With regard to recorded mileage, the information provided does not include odometer figures, and the absence of MOT history precludes the typical method of cross-referencing annual accumulation rates. Given that the vehicle is only one year old, even low or moderate usage would place it in early operational life, and the relatively short timeframe means that significant mechanical wear from high mileage is unlikely. However, the absence of mileage data makes it impossible to determine whether the vehicle has covered an unusually high annual mileage for a premium SUV of this type, or whether it has been used sparingly, perhaps even stored for extended periods. Clarification of the precise odometer reading against the documented service intervals is therefore essential before proceeding. In the absence of MOT defects or advisories, the buyer must adopt a proactive inspection strategy focused on age and usage profile rather than known failure points. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as even low-wear tyres degrade through calendar ageing, particularly on vehicles parked outdoors; check the DOT date code on the sidewall to confirm the manufacturing date. The 12V battery, as well as the mild-hybrid 48V system components, should be tested for state of charge and holding voltage, as lithium-based hybrid batteries and conventional lead-acid units can both deteriorate through infrequent use or short-trip patterns typical of urban SUV operation. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, pitting, or lipping, and calipers should be checked for binding, given that standing vehicles are prone to seized slider mechanisms. Furthermore, given the sophisticated TFSI mild-hybrid powertrain, particular attention must be paid to the timing chain or belt service interval compliance, the condition and replacement history of the 48V lithium-ion battery pack and its associated control modules, and whether the vehicle's digital service history accurately reflects the manufacturer-required maintenance schedule. Fluid degradation remains a calendar-based concern regardless of mileage; engine oil, brake fluid (which has a hygroscopic two-year replacement recommendation), coolant, and the quattro drivetrain oils should all be inspected for condition and service date confirmation. A diagnostic scan using VCDS or official Audi ODIS equipment is strongly advised to identify any stored fault codes within the MHEV system, emissions control modules, and driver assistance systems, as these will not be revealed through a standard road test alone. A thorough test drive should include attentive listening for suspension clonks over speed humps, monitoring for any hesitation or rough idle indicative of misfire, and verification that all driver aids such as adaptive cruise and lane assist function correctly.