2019 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · YP19 LSW

The 2019 Audi Q5 presents a largely stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2025-08-18 at 55,650 miles. The tester flagged rear brake discs as worn, though not excessively, under item 1.1.14 (a) (i). This advisory suggests the braking system has seen consistent use and may be approaching a replacement window, yet the absence of any failure across all four recorded tests indicates the vehicle has remained roadworthy throughout its life. The overall pattern is one of steady, uneventful upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between the August 2022 test at 20,043 miles and the August 2024 test at 38,418 miles, the car covered approximately 18,375 miles in two years, averaging just over 9,000 miles annually. That then accelerated to roughly 17,232 miles in the single year between August 2024 and August 2025, when the odometer reached 55,650 miles. This sharp increase in the most recent year points to heavier use or a change in ownership pattern, which may have accelerated wear on consumable components such as brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes. The rear brake disc advisory recorded in August 2025 at 55,650 miles is the only mechanical item of substance in the entire history. Buyers should inspect the rear braking system in person, checking disc thickness, pad condition, and whether the calipers are binding or dragging. Uneven wear on the rear discs can sometimes point to a sticking caliper slide pin or a handbrake mechanism not fully releasing, both of which are common on the Q5 platform. Beyond the brakes, the record is clean enough that no recurring structural or mechanical fault pattern emerges. A physical inspection should still focus on suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, particularly around the rear where the brake wear was flagged. The rear registration plate deterioration noted in 2023 at 29,519 miles was cosmetic and resolved, so no ongoing electrical or lighting concern is indicated. The car appears to have been maintained to a reasonable standard, with the rear brake wear being the only item warranting closer attention before purchase.