2010 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · YB59 FFJ

The most recent MOT on 2026-03-13 recorded a pass, but the vehicle had failed just four days earlier with a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber, a critical safety issue. The pass indicates potential repairs were made, though this is not confirmed. Key issues persist, including repeated deterioration of constant velocity (CV) drive shaft boots, worn suspension bushes, and tyre damage. These problems span multiple MOTs over six years, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs. Recurring mechanical patterns include CV boot failures, which appeared in 2024-03-07, 2026-03-09, and 2026-03-13. Suspension arm bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) was noted in 2023-03-09, 2024-03-07, 2026-03-09, and 2026-03-13, indicating a persistent issue. Tyre damage or cracking was recorded in 2023-03-09, 2025-02-20, and 2026-03-13, raising concerns about rubber degradation or improper maintenance. The 2026-03-09 failure included a severe shock absorber leak, a more serious defect than previous entries. The trend shows no clear improvement. While some issues like CV boots and suspension bushes reoccurred, the 2026-03-09 failure introduced a critical component (shock absorber) with a fluid leak, which could compromise handling.