2016 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · WL65 GGZ

The Audi Q5 presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 January 2026 at 64,612 miles with zero defects recorded. This outcome demonstrates consistent upkeep and a roadworthy condition across recent years. The vehicle has passed every MOT test in the provided history without any advisories or failures related to mechanical or structural integrity. Such a clean record indicates a previous owner who addressed potential issues proactively rather than allowing faults to accumulate. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,461 miles per year since its 2016 registration. Between the March 2023 test at 47,245 miles and the January 2024 test at 53,202 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles over an eleven-month period. A similar annual distance of around 5,800 miles was recorded between January 2024 and January 2025. The mileage then plateaued, showing only 49 miles of use between the failed test on 21 January 2025 at 59,015 miles and the subsequent pass on 23 January 2025 at 59,064 miles. This minimal movement suggests the initial failure was likely an administrative anomaly or an aborted inspection rather than a mechanical breakdown, as no defects were recorded for either test. Given the absence of recurring mechanical or structural advisories, the primary focus for a buyer should shift to standard wear-and-tear items typical of a decade-old SUV. Inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related deterioration, despite no current advisories. Check the brake discs and calipers for signs of corrosion or binding, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which can cause surface rust and uneven pad wear. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the underbody. While the MOT record is impeccably clean, a physical inspection remains essential to assess cosmetic condition and the state of consumables like tyres and wiper blades. The lack of flagged issues points to diligent ownership, but a hands-on evaluation will confirm whether the mechanical reality matches the paper history.