2019 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S-A 2.0L Diesel · WS19 MFN

The 2019 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S-A presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 6 November 2025 at 68,711 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, combined with a similarly clean pass on 17 November 2023 at 51,455 miles, indicates that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently high standard across its recent history. There are no recurring faults, no advisories, and no evidence of worsening mechanical or structural deterioration. The trend is firmly stable, suggesting attentive ownership and proactive servicing rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation pattern aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the November 2023 test at 51,455 miles and the November 2025 test at 68,711 miles, the vehicle covered 17,256 miles over a two-year period, averaging approximately 8,628 miles per year. This sits just below the typical annual figure of 9,816 miles derived from the vehicle's overall age, pointing to moderate rather than heavy use. The gap between the two recorded tests is two years, which is standard for annual MOT cycles, and there are no suspiciously large mileage jumps or prolonged periods of inactivity that would raise concerns about long-term standing damage or odometer anomalies. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that commonly degrade on Quattro-equipped TDI SUVs of this age. The rear brake calipers and discs on these models are prone to binding, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, so a test drive should include low-speed braking and a check for uneven pad wear. Suspension bushes, particularly the front lower arm bushes, and the condition of the coil springs and dampers should be inspected for perishing or leaks, as these are high-load components on a heavy all-wheel-drive vehicle. The diesel particulate filter and exhaust system should be assessed for efficiency, especially given the TDI engine's sensitivity to short-joint usage, which the moderate annual mileage could imply. Structurally, the subframes and inner wing arches should be checked for corrosion, a known issue on Q5 models from this generation, even though no such defect appeared on the most recent test. The clean MOT history is a strong positive indicator, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection by a qualified technician.