2015 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · SW15 YBF

A clean sheet across every recorded MOT pass since 2022 defines the roadworthiness picture for this 2015 Audi Q5, with the most recent test on 20 May 2025 returning a straightforward pass and no advisories logged. The single failure noted on 15 May 2024 was apparently rectified at the retest eight days later on 23 May 2024, which also passed without recorded defects, and every subsequent examination has continued that pattern. With five tests in the record and not a single advisory raised across four passing visits, the cumulative DVSA evidence points to a vehicle that has not produced any chronic component concerns such as recurring brake, suspension, or corrosion issues that frequently surface on Q5s of this generation. The absence of recorded advisory notes does mean, however, that any wear developing between tests will not have been formally documented and warrants direct physical inspection. Mileage of 82,888 against an eleven-year age equates to roughly 7,500 miles per year, which sits within the expected band for a mid-size premium SUV used as a mixed general-purpose vehicle. Annual MOT testing has been conducted consistently without any multi-year gaps, indicating the car has remained in active service and on the road rather than laid up, which reduces the usual concerns around seized brakes, perished cooling system hoses, or stale fuel. At this kind of average annual usage, the major mechanical consumables such as brake discs, pads, and tyres tend to be on their second or third set, while suspension components have experienced normal cyclic loading. There are no recorded mileage anomalies or sudden jumps between tests that would suggest clock irregularities or periods of unusually heavy use that could have accelerated wear on the drivetrain. For a prospective purchaser, the lack of any documented advisories means the focus of the pre-purchase inspection must be on items the MOT would not necessarily flag at the time of test, particularly the condition of the underbody, the rear subframe area, and the suspension linkages, all of which are known corrosion and wear points on the Q5 of this vintage. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would point to worn lower control arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack on full lock, a known weakness on these vehicles. Check for uneven tyre wear across both axles, as this often reveals tracking issues, worn suspension geometry components, or perished strut top mounts before any MOT advisory would appear. Brake feel should also be evaluated carefully given the absence of any recorded brake-related notes; any judder through the pedal under firm application would suggest warped front discs, while a soft pedal travel or excessive lever/pedal effort may indicate a binding caliper or a failing servo. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam chain cover and turbo oil feed pipes, and on cold start listen for any timing chain rattle from the right-hand side of the engine, which is a documented wear item on higher-mileage TFSI units. Finally, a thorough underside examination on a ramp is strongly recommended to confirm the structural integrity of the rear arches, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system, as corrosion in these areas commonly develops ahead of any advisory being raised at test.