2019 Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI Quattro S-A 2.0L Diesel · YUI 1387

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted on 26 March 2025 at 104,364 miles, confirms it remains roadworthy with no defects recorded. This clean history extends across three consecutive tests—2023, 2024, and 2025—each passing without fail, suggesting consistent compliance with UK roadworthiness standards. The absence of advisories or recurring failures implies that major systems—exhaust emissions, structural integrity, suspension components, and braking performance—have been maintained within acceptable limits. However, the lack of defects does not preclude hidden wear; the next test is due on 25 March 2026, just six months from today, which is standard for this vehicle category. The recorded mileage of 104,364 miles over seven years indicates an average of approximately 14,909 miles annually, a rate significantly higher than the UK average for a vehicle of this age. This suggests either intensive use or prolonged periods of active service rather than storage. The mileage increments between tests—18,918 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and 19,918 miles between March 2024 and March 2025—are consistent, reinforcing the pattern of steady, high-mileage operation. While this does not inherently signal neglect, it does warrant closer inspection of high-wear components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, which may exhibit accelerated degradation under such conditions. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough examination of suspension components, particularly the condition of rear suspension bushes and front coil springs, which are prone to fatigue at this mileage. The brakes, though not flagged in tests, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven aggressively. Corrosion at wheel arches, subframes, and exhaust mounts—common in diesel models—must also be scrutinised, as these areas often develop hidden rust despite passing MOTs. Finally, the turbocharger and intercooler in the 40 TDI engine should be inspected for oil leaks or carbon buildup, as these issues frequently emerge between MOT cycles in high-mileage diesel units. A pre-purchase diagnostic focusing on these areas will provide clarity on the vehicle’s true condition beyond the MOT record.