2016 Audi Q3 2.5L Petrol · BP16 ACU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on December 23, 2025, 77,059 miles. However, the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. A failure just four days prior to that test due to a perished offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and a nearside rear tyre below the legal tread limit. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the pattern suggests the owner only addresses faults when they fail an inspection rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The record shows steady growth from 14,994 miles in 2019 to the current 77,059 miles in late 2025. There is a notable gap between April 2019 and March 2020 tests where the car covered only over 12,000 miles. This low annual mileage generally reduces drivetrain wear but can lead to aging rubber components and suspension elements over time rather than distance. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system and suspension geometry. The December 2024 test flagged multiple issues including thin front brake pads, pitted and scored front discs, and low brake fluid levels. The fact that the vehicle passed with worn discs suggests the components were operating near the end of their service life. Furthermore, the anti-roll bar joint failure in late 2025 indicates that suspension rubberwork is beginning to degrade. A physical inspection should verify the absence of leaks from calipers and check for uneven wear on the tyres to ensure the alignment remains correct.