2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · SM64 HUP

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of deteriorating suspension components and deferred maintenance. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 102,522 miles passed, the record reveals a failure just prior due to significant mechanical issues. The transition from a failure in late 2024 due to a major exhaust leak to a pass in late 2025 with multiple suspension advisories suggests the owner only addresses faults when they threaten a pass rather than performing preventative care. The mileage pattern appears consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. However, there is a significant data discrepancy between the December 2024 test at 102,841 miles and the December 2025 failure recorded at 120,522 miles. This indicates a spike of 17,680 miles in a single year, which is double the average annual usage. This rapid burst of mileage likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the rubber bushes and the rapid depletion of the tyres noted across the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The history shows recurring issues with worn arm pins and bushes across multiple years, culminating in an excessively worn offside front lower arm in the 2025 failure. The rear sub-frame corrosion noted in 2024 requires close visual inspection to ensure the oxidation has not progressed into structural weakness. Additionally, the persistent mention of uneven tyre wear across multiple axles suggests a lingering alignment issue that has remained unaddressed, which will continue to prematurely consume new tyres.