2015 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RX15 OFW

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in December 2021 at 59,560 miles passed without failures, it introduced advisories for oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. This suggests the beginning of seal failure. The previous history shows a pattern of failing initial tests where the owner only addressed mechanical issues once they reached a legal or safety limit threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between the June 2019 test at 37,309 miles and the December 2020 test at 53,405 miles, during which the car covered over 16,000 miles. This period of lower use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking hardware, which aligns with the pitted brake discs and worn pads noted later in the record. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system closely, as the record shows recurring issues. In both 2019 and 2020, the tester flagged poor brake efficiency, worn discs, and thin pads. Although these were rectified to pass the tests, the recurring nature of these faults suggests that components may be neglected until failure. Furthermore, the misting rear shock absorbers noted in the 2021 report should be inspected for active leaks, as misting eventually progresses to total seal failure which compromises vehicle handling.