2015 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · G18 MHD

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 23 June 2025 at 76,720 miles, but the maintenance trend is not stable. The record shows a clear pattern of recurring suspension faults and a new advisory on the most recent test. In the June 2025 test, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. The shock absorber advisory is not new; it first appeared in the June 2024 test at 74,015 miles and has persisted for over a year. This indicates a slow, ongoing fluid leak that has not been rectified. The trend is one of gradual suspension component deterioration rather than a sudden failure, but the persistence of the shock absorber fault suggests a lack of proactive repair. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a 12-year-old vehicle. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the recorded mileage rose from 64,509 to 76,720, an increase of 12,211 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,050 miles per year during that specific window. The annual MOT records are evenly spaced with no significant gaps, providing a reliable chronological service history. The vehicle has not been standing idle for long periods, which reduces the risk of deterioration from disuse, such as seized brakes or perished rubber components from lack of movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and underbody corrosion. The repeated advisories for corroded rear coil springs in the 2022 and 2024 tests, combined with the persistent front shock absorber oil misting, point to a vehicle that has been driven on roads where corrosion is a factor. Check the coil springs for any signs of cracking or fracture, particularly at the lower seat, and inspect the shock absorbers for wet oil residue beyond a light misting. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2024, so verify the current pad thickness and condition of the brake discs for lipping or uneven wear. The nearside front tyre was close to the legal limit in June 2025, meaning replacement is likely due imminently. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for the cracking and perishing noted in the 2021 test, as this can reoccur if the vehicle spends extended periods stationary.