2013 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · FE13 FRV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 132,557 miles passed, it revealed advisories for the nearside front and offside rear tyres being near the legal limit. This follows a pattern seen in late 2024 where the vehicle initially failed due to multiple suspension and tyre-related issues before being rectified for a successful retest. The mileage progression is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 at 115,304 miles and December 2024 at 124,619 miles, the car covered nearly 9,300 miles, followed by another 7,900 miles in the fourteen months leading to the January 2026 test. This regular usage suggests the vehicle remains active, which explains the gradual wear observed on rubber components and braking hardware. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record highlights recurring issues with ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages. The tester flagged play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint in December 2024, following a deteriorated dust cover on the nearside front joint the previous year. These repeated faults indicate that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Additionally, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2024; the buyer should verify the current thickness and condition of these discs to ensure they have not deteriorated further since.