2017 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · BC17 WAO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in April 2023 at 46,158 miles showed a pass following a failure the previous day. This failure resulted from a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit. While the immediate faults were addressed, the presence of oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber suggests a component at the beginning of its failure life. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between April 2021 and April 2022, where the car covered only 7,081 miles over thirteen months. This low-usage pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance-running. This is evidenced by the April 2022 test, where both front suspension arm rear bushes were found to be perished despite the vehicle's relatively low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the perished rear arm bushes identified in 2022 indicate a vulnerability to dry-rot in rubber components. The nearside front shock absorber flagged for misting in 2023 should be monitored for active leaks that would indicate compromised damping performance. Furthermore, the history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2023 suggests the previous owner deferred consumable maintenance until a failure occurred, necessitating a check of current tread depth and sidewall for cracking or uneven wear.