2013 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · R6 AJK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning lack of attention to recurring corrosion issues. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 131,438 miles, the tester again flagged both the nearside and offside front brake pipes. This specific fault persisted from the May 2025 test at 129,992 miles, indicating the previous owner opted to leave the corroded lines rather than replace them before they reached a critical failure point. At 131,438 miles over 17 years, the CLK averages approximately 7,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a consistent mileage pattern of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles between annual tests from 2023 to 2026. However, the low mileage has not prevented the vehicle from mechanical degradation, as evidenced by the 2024 inspection where multiple suspension and steering components required attention simultaneously at 126,154 miles. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 record revealed a cluster of failures including a deteriorated ball joint dust cover, worn bushes, steering rack inner joint play, and play in both wheel bearings. You should verify that these components were replaced with high-quality parts rather than merely adjusted. The persistent corrosion on the brake pipes across three consecutive years suggests that the metal may be thinning significantly, which will eventually lead to an MOT failure if the lines are not replaced.