2017 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · DX17 MZY

The 2017 Audi Q3 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 22 September 2025 at 69,971 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows two consecutive tests where tyre wear advisories were flagged, suggesting the previous owner addressed those consumable items promptly. No structural, mechanical, or emissions defects have ever appeared across the entire recorded history, which is a positive indicator of baseline mechanical integrity. The vehicle has covered 69,971 miles over roughly nine years, averaging approximately 7,775 miles per year, which is typical for a premium compact SUV of this age. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulation. Between the June 2021 and June 2022 tests, roughly 9,002 miles were added. That increased to 11,579 miles between June 2022 and August 2023, then 11,281 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, before tapering to approximately 8,515 miles in the final year leading to September 2025. The steady upward trend with no anomalous jumps suggests regular, predictable use rather than long periods of dormancy or sudden high-mileage runs. The recurring theme across this record is front tyre wear, flagged in both the June 2022 test at 39,596 miles and the August 2024 test at 61,456 miles, both times on the nearside and offside front tyres and specifically noted as worn on the edge. Edge wear on both front tyres simultaneously typically points to toe misalignment or aggressive cornering habits rather than simple underinflation. The fact that the September 2025 test recorded no such advisory suggests an alignment correction or tyre replacement was carried out, but a buyer should still verify the current tyre condition and confirm whether a four-wheel alignment was performed. Beyond the tyres, the complete absence of suspension, braking, or exhaust defects across five consecutive tests is reassuring for a vehicle approaching 70,000 miles. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for corrosion, check the condition of rear brakes which rarely appear on MOT advisories until severely worn, and verify that the front suspension bushes and drop links remain free from play, as these components commonly deteriorate on Quattro-equipped Audis in this mileage range despite not yet triggering a test failure.