2013 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · DS63 USH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 107,582 miles passed, it carried advisories for both rear tyres reaching the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a recurring trend where components are only addressed once they approach failure or trigger an advisory, suggesting the owner performs the minimum requirements to maintain legal status. At 107,582 miles over 13 years, the Audi Q3 averages approximately 8,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a significant spike in activity between December 2023 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered over 7,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage coincides with a series of failures in early 2025, where the car failed on multiple fronts including safety and braking systems, indicating a period of high stress on wear-related components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and electronic sensors. The record shows an ABS fault in late 2023 and a supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp in early 2025; although these were cleared, the history of electrical warning lights warrants a check to ensure no intermittent faults remain. The repeated uneven wear on both front and rear tyres across multiple years suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require a professional diagnostic assessment to correct. The condition of the rear brakes also demands attention as they were flagged as thin in 2025 and not explicitly confirmed as replaced in the subsequent pass. Given the advisories for perishing rubber and low-depth tyres, the current rubber components are likely nearing the end of their functional life. Inspect the wheel arches and underbody for corrosion, as vehicles of this age often hide structural integrity issues beneath surface components.