2014 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · ST64 SZX

This 2014 Audi Q5 presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 60,223 miles with zero defects or advisories recorded. The vehicle has transitioned from carrying active minor advisories to requiring no formal tester notes over the last two annual inspections. This shift indicates that previous wear items were rectified properly and the vehicle is currently maintained to a satisfactory standard. The mileage pattern aligns with consistently low annual usage, averaging roughly 5,019 miles per year. The data shows a steady, gradual accumulation of miles without any sudden spikes or unexplained gaps in the record. Between the September 2023 test at 46,187 miles and the September 2025 test at 60,223 miles, the car covered just under 14,000 miles across two years. This confirms typical light use rather than prolonged periods of standing or harsh high-mileage driving, which generally preserves drivetrain and suspension components. The MOT history flags specific wear patterns that a buyer must verify in person. The September 2022 test at 40,071 miles identified worn lower suspension arm pin or bushes, specifically noting poor rear bushes on both sides. Suspension bushes are common consumables on the Q5 platform, yet given the low mileage, this wear suggests the previous owner may have tolerated degraded ride quality before authorising repairs. A physical inspection should confirm the replacement of these rear arm bushes and check for any fresh deterioration or uneven tyre wear caused by alignment shifts. Brake and tyre advisories also feature in the log. By September 2023 at 46,187 miles, the tester flagged front and rear brake pads wearing thin, which is standard consumable wear. A year earlier, in August 2021 at 35,434 miles, both front tyres showed cracking, perishing, and scrubbed outer edges. That scrubbing points directly to tracking or alignment issues, likely linked to the worn suspension bushes recorded the following year. Buyers must inspect the current tyres for similar outer edge scrubbing and verify the front suspension geometry is now correctly set.