2015 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · FE15 NYK

This 2015 Audi Q3 passed its most recent MOT on 25 February 2026 at 98,634 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable at best, with recurring wear items flagged at nearly every test. The February 2026 pass came with two advisories: both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, plus both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored. These are not new problems. Front tyre wear has appeared as an advisory in three of the last five tests, and brake disc wear has surfaced repeatedly at both axles. The vehicle remains roadworthy today, yet the frequency of these advisories suggests consumable components are being run close to their limits rather than replaced proactively. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 63,283 miles on 2 February 2022 to 70,008 miles on 25 January 2023, the car covered roughly 6,725 miles in eleven months. It then added 9,292 miles by 26 February 2024 and a further 9,425 miles by 24 February 2025, before jumping 9,425 miles again to reach 98,634 by 25 February 2026. That averages close to 8,967 miles per year across the vehicle's life, which is typical for its age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the odometer record, and the annual intervals between tests are regular, so the mileage history appears genuine and unremarkable. What stands out mechanically is the persistent front tyre wear pattern. Edge wear on both fronts, flagged in February 2026, February 2025, and January 2023, points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or aggressive driving habits. A buyer should have the front suspension arm bushes, track rod ends, and wheel alignment inspected carefully, and check whether the inner sidewalls show uneven scrubbing. The repeated appearance of worn and pitted brake discs, both front and rear, across multiple tests indicates the discs are being scored rather than simply worn thin. This could reflect corroded disc lips from standing periods, poor-quality replacement parts, or binding calipers. A physical inspection should include measuring disc thickness and runout, and checking caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanisms on the rear. The rear brake advisories from January 2023 and February 2022 both cited worn and pitted rear discs, and the January 2023 test also flagged rear pads wearing thin. While these have not reappeared since, a buyer should still examine the rear disc faces for lip corrosion and the pad remaining material. The clean sheet recorded on 26 February 2024 at 79,300 miles shows the car is capable of passing without defects, which suggests maintenance is being done reactively rather than preventatively. Budget for a full set of front tyres, a four-wheel brake refresh, and a suspension geometry check before relying on this Q3 as a daily driver.