2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · WP16 RFZ

The 2016 Audi Q5 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 4 September 2025 at 72,086 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome, combined with the preceding tests on 14 August 2024 at 66,911 miles and 29 August 2023 at 63,451 miles, both of which also passed without advisories or failures, indicates a vehicle that has been consistently maintained to a high standard. The presence of a failed test on the same date as the pass in both 2024 and 2025 is a common administrative pattern where a vehicle is retested immediately after a voluntary or advisory check, and the subsequent clean passes confirm no underlying faults were present. The maintenance trend is firmly stable and improving, with no recurring defects or emerging mechanical concerns. The mileage accumulation is entirely consistent with typical use for a vehicle of this age. Between the August 2023 test at 63,451 miles and the August 2024 test at 66,911 miles, the vehicle covered 3,460 miles over twelve months. The following year, from August 2024 to September 2025, it added a further 5,175 miles, bringing the total to 72,086. This equates to an annual average of approximately 7,200 miles, which sits squarely within the expected range for a mid-sized SUV used for regular commuting and family duties. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest long periods of inactivity or clocking concerns. The mileage pattern is clean and linear, supporting the impression of steady, unremarkable use. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Q5's age and mileage mean that consumable components such as tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes may be approaching replacement intervals even if they have not yet triggered a defect. Pay particular attention to the condition of the front and rear suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar links, as wear in these areas is common on Audi SUVs of this generation and can manifest as clunking or vague steering before becoming a testable fault. Inspect the underside for corrosion, especially around the subframes, suspension mounting points, and inner wheel arches, as surface corrosion can develop into structural concerns over time. Check the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration, and verify that the engine and gearbox operate smoothly through all gears under load. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to confirm the vehicle's true mechanical condition.