2015 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · VX15 WRV

The 2015 Audi Q5 presents a largely stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 15 January 2026 at 107,091 miles passing despite the tester flagging front brake pads worn low and front discs worn thin. This is a notable shift from the preceding three annual tests, which recorded zero defects between 2022 and 2024. The pattern suggests the vehicle has been well maintained in a general sense, but the front braking components have now reached a point of measurable wear that demands attention. The overall trajectory is not worsening in a systemic sense, but the January 2026 advisories indicate that consumable items are now due for replacement after a long period of clean passes. The mileage accumulation is consistent and predictable. Between 2022 and 2026, the vehicle covered approximately 23,531 miles over four years, averaging just under 5,883 miles per year during that window. However, looking at the full span from 2022 to 2026, the annualised figure rises to roughly 5,883 miles, which is lower than the lifetime average of 9,736 miles per year. The gap between the 2022 test at 83,560 miles and the 2023 test at 86,534 miles shows only 2,974 miles in just over ten months, suggesting a period of lighter use or possible standing time before 2023. From 2023 onward, the annual increments settled into a steadier rhythm of around 7,000 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front braking system as the immediate priority. The January 2026 advisories for worn pads and thin discs are not failures, but they signal that replacement is imminent. Check whether this work has already been carried out since the test date. Beyond the brakes, the 2025 advisory regarding both nearside tyres approaching the limit warrants a close inspection of all four tyres, particularly the inner edges and sidewalls, as uneven wear on the nearside could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues. Given the vehicle's age and the clean structural record across five consecutive passes, there is no evidence of corrosion or structural concern in the MOT data. Still, a physical underbody inspection remains prudent, as surface corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines can develop between tests without triggering a defect. The nearside tyre wear pattern also justifies having a suspension and alignment check done before purchase.