AUDI Q32017 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 67,223 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of reactive repairs in 2024 and 2025. While the vehicle previously suffered from suspension and braking issues, the clean sheet from the latest test indicates that the owner addressed identified faults and maintained the vehicle to passing standards. At 67,223 miles over nine years, the Q3 averages approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for this age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 9,700 miles covered between April 2024 and May 2025, and another 3,500 miles between May and October 2025. This regularity suggests the car is not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent seals from drying and components from seizing. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry given the corrosion noted in the May 2025 test on both the nearside and offside rear arms. Although the tester deemed these not seriously weakened at the time, corrosion on Audi components is progressive and requires monitoring. Furthermore, the fractured offside front coil spring recorded in March 2024 indicates that the front suspension assembly should be checked for any signs of sagging or fatigue in the remaining springs. The recurring advisories for inner-edge tyre wear in 2023 and 2025 suggest potential persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The buyer must verify that the current tyre set shows even wear and that the rear brake discs, which were flagged as worn in early 2024, have been replaced or are not thinning rapidly. Focusing on these specific areas will ensure that the previous mechanical weaknesses have not evolved into deeper structural issues.