2014 Audi Q5 3.0L Diesel · YA14 VOV

The 2014 Audi Q5 presents a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across the last four tests, culminating in a recent pass on 5 March 2026 at 113,803 miles. This consistency suggests stable mechanical condition and adherence to basic roadworthiness standards, though the single unexplained fail in February 2023 at 85,396 miles—with no faults listed—remains an anomaly. The absence of advisories or recurring issues implies either meticulous prior maintenance or benign neglect of minor wear items, though the latter would be unusual given the car’s age. No structural, suspension, or braking concerns have surfaced in the official records, but the lack of advisories also means there’s no documented evidence of proactive checks on components like coil springs, brake fluid condition, or exhaust emissions over time. Mileage accumulation has been steady and predictable, averaging around 9,484 miles per year—well within typical expectations for a 12-year-old vehicle. The gap between the February 2023 fail and the March 2023 retest (just 571 miles over a month) suggests the issue was resolved swiftly, though the cause remains unclear. Subsequent annual tests show incremental mileage increases of roughly 7,400–8,000 miles, indicating consistent but not excessive use. There’s no evidence of rapid deterioration or prolonged periods of disuse, which would have been flagged by irregular mileage jumps or stagnation. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not routinely checked during MOTs: suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake binding potential, given the 2023 fail’s ambiguity. Exhaust emissions and structural corrosion—particularly around wheel arches, sills, and underbody—should be scrutinised, as these are often overlooked in basic compliance tests. The absence of advisories on tyres, wipers, or lights also means tread depth, bulb functionality, and fluid levels (brake, coolant, power steering) may not have been recent priorities for prior owners. A pre-purchase inspection targeting these areas would confirm whether the car’s clean MOT history reflects genuine low-mileage reliability or simply deferred maintenance.