2015 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · DV65 XDC

A pattern of front suspension wear alongside rear brake disc surface deterioration is emerging on this Q7, with the most recent test on 29 June 2026 recording both as advisories alongside a minor windscreen stone chip. The same test initially failed due to a nearside front road wheel fixing missing, a defect which is typically rectified at the test station and permitted the vehicle to pass on the same date. The 2025 test had flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges, a finding that points to geometry or suspension geometry wear given that inner or outer edge wear on both sides is commonly associated with tracking irregularities or worn suspension linkages rather than simple ageing of the rubber. The 2024 and 2023 tests recorded no defects, meaning the advisory trail is relatively short but concentrated in the most recent two cycles. Covering 103,094 miles over an 11 year service life equates to roughly 9,372 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a large family SUV of this age and indicates the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. There are no significant gaps between test dates or unusual jumps in recorded mileage that would suggest periods off the road or inconsistent use. This level of annual mileage is sufficient to generate realistic wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, and the recorded advisories on these exact components are consistent with that expectation rather than pointing to premature failure. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension arm pin or bush wear flagged on both sides warrants close attention on a test drive. With the vehicle parked, press down firmly on each front corner and release; listen for any clonking, knocking, or creaking as the body settles and rises, particularly over uneven surfaces at low speed. On the road, drive slowly over speed humps and listen for a dull thudding from the front end, which can indicate perished or worn lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. Steering response should feel precise without vagueness through the straight-ahead position, and any wandering, tramlining over cat's eyes, or uneven self-centring suggests the bushes have worn beyond the advisory threshold recorded. Given that both sides are flagged, budgeting for replacement front suspension arms or bushes in the near term would be prudent. The rear brake disc wear advisory, noted as not excessive, should still prompt a physical inspection of the discs through the wheel spokes, looking for a sharp lip around the outer edge, scoring, or blueing from overheating. Under braking, any vibration through the pedal, juddering under heavy deceleration, or a pulsing sensation suggests the discs may have worn beyond their service limit. The tyre wear pattern noted in the previous test on both front edges also warrants checking the current set of tyres for similar inner or outer edge wear, and confirming the tracking is within specification. Finally, verify that all wheel bolts are present and correctly torque tightened, as the recent failure was specifically for a missing nearside front wheel fixing, and confirm the windscreen stone chips have not progressed to a size that would fail a future test or impair driver vision.