2021 Audi Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi 1.5L Petrol · DS21 OFX

The 2021 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend across its entire MOT history. The most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 27,263 miles passed with zero defects, continuing an unbroken record of first-time passes. This pattern indicates no recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the vehicle's life, and the maintenance trajectory is firmly stable with no signs of deterioration. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,453 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 14,523 miles and the March 2025 test at 19,190 miles, the car covered 4,667 miles in twelve months. The following year, from March 2025 to March 2026, it added just 8,073 miles, suggesting a modest uptick in use. The gaps between annual tests are consistent at roughly twelve-month intervals, with no suspiciously long periods of inactivity or sudden spikes in accumulation that might indicate odometer irregularities. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The Q3's front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny for premature bush wear, a common trait on heavier compact SUVs even at low mileage. The 35 TFSI's turbocharged 1.5-litre engine should be checked for smooth boost delivery and any signs of carbon buildup on intake valves, a known issue with direct-injection petrol units that short-trip running can accelerate. Brake discs and pads should be measured for uneven wear, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion and caliper drag from prolonged standing rather than high-milear wear. The vehicle's underside and inner wheel arches should be inspected for any early corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the rear subframe, as the MOT only assesses structural corrosion to prescribed areas and may miss developing issues on a car this young. Tyre condition and date codes should also be verified, since low annual mileage often means original factory rubber may still be fitted well past its safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth.