2016 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · EU16 NTM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive suspension and brake repairs. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 77,976 miles passed, it revealed several advisories related to a leaking nearside front shock absorber and perishing on both rear tyres. This follows a failure in February 2024 for excessively worn front suspension arm bushes, suggesting that while the owner addresses major failures, minor leaks and components beginning to show signs of age are overlooked until they reach a primary failure point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 9,000 miles covered between February 2024 and January 2025, and another 10,700 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests the car is not been left stationary for long periods, which explains the age-related degradation of rubber components like suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls despite the relatively low total mileage. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely to determine if the nearside front shock absorber has been replaced or if the misting persists. The recurring leak noted in both 2024 and 2026 indicates a failing seal that will eventually require total replacement. Additionally, the history of pitted and worn brake discs across 2023 and 2024 suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its service life. The perishing tyres on the rear identified in the January 2026 test should be replaced immediately, as age-related cracking in sidewalls poses a safety risk regardless of remaining tread depth.