2022 Audi Q5 VOR 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A 2.0L Petrol · VA22 PSZ

A clean pass with no defects recorded on 6 August 2026 confirms the vehicle is currently meeting roadworthiness standards, sitting cleanly clear of any advisories at its most recent assessment. Across the available MOT history the trend is one of stable, dependable compliance rather than progressive deterioration, with the only flagged items being three advisories issued at the prior test on 18 August 2025. The absence of any structural corrosion notes, exhaust or emissions concerns, suspension component wear, or lighting defects across both recorded tests suggests the chassis and major mechanical assemblies are holding up well, which is consistent with the relative youth of the vehicle at four years old. The only items requiring attention are confined to the front brake pads and nearside front tyre, all of which were characterised as advisory rather than fail-level defects, meaning the car was legal and roadworthy on the day but with components approaching the threshold where replacement would normally be expected within a service interval. Recorded mileage of 63,606 miles over an approximate four-year ownership period equates to an annual accumulation of around 15,900 miles, which sits firmly in the high-use category for a premium SUV of this age. This figure is broadly double the average mileage for a comparable vehicle and indicates the car has likely been used for sustained motorway or long-distance commuting rather than purely local or recreational driving. Mechanically, this kind of usage pattern places greater cumulative demand on the consumables and high-wear items rather than on the powertrain itself; the MHEV 2.0 TFSI petrol unit and S-tronic transmission are generally well-suited to higher mileage cruise work, but the braking system, tyres, and suspension bushes will inevitably have seen more thermal cycling and load cycles than a lower-mileage counterpart. The fact that the vehicle has been consistently presented for annual testing with no significant gaps in its MOT history further supports the impression of an actively used, regularly driven car rather than one that has stood idle for extended periods. Given that the only advisories recorded relate to the nearside and offside front brake pads, particular attention should be paid to the current state of the entire braking system during any inspection. By the time of a 2026 viewing, it is reasonable to expect that the front pads flagged as wearing thin in August 2025 may now be approaching or past replacement, and the corresponding front brake discs should be examined for lipping, hot spots, or surface corrosion scoring that would indicate the pads were allowed to run low. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squeal under light pedal application, feel for vibration or judder through the steering wheel under moderate braking that would suggest disc run-out, and check whether the vehicle pulls to one side indicating a binding or seized caliper. The nearside front tyre advisory for edge wear also warrants scrutiny of the current set of tyres, as inner or outer edge wear on the front axle can point to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or bent components that may have developed given the higher annual mileage. Beyond the specifically flagged items, the elevated mileage profile makes it sensible to carry out a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and underbody components for the typical wear patterns associated with sustained use. Check the condition of the front control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mounts for any slack or knocking, particularly over uneven surfaces and speed bumps where tired components commonly reveal themselves with clonks or imprecise steering response. Inspect the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipes for any signs of surface corrosion, particularly in the wheel arch liner areas, and verify that the S-tronic gearbox performs smooth, responsive upshifts and downshifts without hesitation, flaring, or jerkiness that could indicate mechatronic wear. Given the high-mileage usage, a full inspection ramp check, a DSG/S-tronic oil and filter service history verification, and confirmation that any brake and tyre advisories have been addressed since the August 2025 test would be prudent steps before committing to purchase.