2017 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · GMR 22

The 2017 Audi Q7 passed its most recent MOT on 25 March 2026 at 47,354 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. After two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025, the March 2026 test flagged multiple suspension bush defects and cracking on all four tyres. The tester identified the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes splitting and separating from their inner bosses, along with the offside front upper suspension arm rear inner bush splitting. All four tyres showed cracking or perishing in the tread. These advisories point to deteriorating rubber components and aged tyres that will require prompt replacement to maintain safe handling and structural integrity. The mileage pattern reinforces the likelihood of long periods of light use. The vehicle has covered just 47,354 miles over roughly nine years, averaging approximately 5,262 miles per year, which is well below the UK typical annual average of around 7,900 miles. The 2023 failed test occurred at 32,582 miles, and the vehicle reached 42,434 miles by March 2025, indicating a relatively steady but low accumulation of about 4,000 to 6,000 miles per year. Low mileage can mask deterioration, as rubber bushes, tyres, and seals degrade with age and lack of use rather than purely through wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front and rear suspension, particularly the lower and upper suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and their mountings. The 2023 failure for a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a damaged lower coil spring mounting at 32,582 miles raises a concern about corrosion or fatigue in the spring seats, so the rear suspension mountings and subframe mounting points need close examination for corrosion or cracking. The undertrays and sill covers fitted since 2025 have obscured some components from inspection, so these should be removed to check the sills, floor pan, and brake lines for corrosion or damage. The cracking noted in all four tyres in March 2026 suggests the tyres may be original or very old replacements, so their date codes should be checked and the full set budgeted for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should also be inspected, as low-mileage vehicles are prone to surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers from prolonged standing.