AUDI Q32017 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle holds a valid MOT until September 2026, having passed its most recent test at 41,147 miles. The maintenance trend shows a slight decline in condition, moving from a clean record in 2022 and 2023 to tyre-related failures in 2024 and brake wear advisories in 2025. The tester noted front brake pads wearing low and front brake discs showing wear during the September 2025 inspection, alongside undertrays or covers restricting a full examination of certain components. This pattern suggests consumable items are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage history reveals a low and steady accumulation rate, averaging around 4,500 miles annually. Between October 2022 and October 2023 the car covered 8,938 miles, a slightly higher interval, before settling to 7,054 miles over the following year and 8,058 miles in the most recent period. No large gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. Low mileage on a nine-year-old vehicle can point to predominantly short, urban journeys or extended periods of inactivity, both of which carry their own mechanical implications for the battery, exhaust, and braking system. A prospective buyer should investigate the full extent of the brake wear noted in the 2025 advisory. Low pads and worn discs are predictable consumable replacements, but the cost of renewing discs and pads on both axles should be factored into any purchase negotiation. The 2024 failure for a deep cut in the offside rear tyre, alongside a nail in the same tyre and a cut to the nearside rear, indicates a lack of prompt attention to tyre condition. While the subsequent pass confirms replacement, the remaining tyres should be checked for age-related cracking and even wear. The undertrays and covers that impeded the tester’s view in 2025 mask potential corrosion or fluid leaks on the underside and engine bay. A physical inspection with the covers removed would be prudent to rule out oil seepage, coolant leaks, or structural rust forming out of sight. The clean MOT history otherwise provides no evidence of suspension, steering, or structural deterioration.