2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Petrol · YC68 KTX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension and brake-related issues. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 48,636 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior due to excessive wear on the offside front upper suspension arm bush. The presence of advising for worn and pitted front brake discs in the passing result indicates that the braking components are now reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive attention. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression, moving from 30,202 miles in September 2023 to 39,486 miles in September 2024, and reaching 48,636 miles by late 2025. This low annual usage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, but highlights the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of metal parts over time rather than purely mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the upper arm bushes have been flagged twice in recent tests. The 2023 failure also revealed serious corrosion on the offside rear lower coil spring mounting, which necessitates a close check of the structural integrity of that mounting point to ensure rust has not progressed since the repair. Furthermore, the front brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness, as the recorded pitting and scoring suggest imminent replacement is necessary to maintain stopping performance.