2017 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · CUI 626

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and rubber components. The most recent test in January 2026 at 44,988 miles flagged new advisories for worn front suspension arm pins and bushes alongside tyre damage. This mirrors a defect from the December 2024 test at 40,683 miles, indicating that the front suspension bushings are undergoing progressive degradation that has not yet been addressed by the previous owner. The mileage profile is low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per annum. The data shows a significant gap in usage between 2022 and 2024, where the car covered only 7,773 miles in two years. However, usage increased recently, with over 7,700 miles covered between 2024 and 2026. This low-mile pattern often leads to the drying out of rubber components, which is likely consistent with the cracking issues noted in the tyre records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to check for play in the control arms, as the recurring advisories suggest the bushes are nearing the end of their functional life. The condition of the tyres requires attention, specifically the nearside rear tyre which shows signs of perishing and the nearside front with sidewall damage. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that sit for long periods.