2017 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · GV17 XFO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred attention regarding consumables and suspension components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 76,260 miles passed, yet it carried advisories for three tyres showing uneven wear on the inner edges. While the car passes its legal requirements, the recurring nature of tyre wear suggests an ongoing alignment issue or worn suspension bushings that has not been professionally addressed by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2024, the car covered 18,722 miles, while the subsequent 12-month period between 2024 and 2025 saw another 13,323 miles. This steady usage profile indicates the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to degradation of rubber seals and brake components despite low numerical mileage. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, specifically targeting the offside front shock absorber which was flagged for oil misting in both 2022 and 2023. The failure to replace this component over three years suggests the seal is nearing the point of total failure. Furthermore, the repeated mention of pitted and scored rear brake discs dating from 2022 to 2023 indicates a lack of proactive brake maintenance. You must verify the current thickness of the rear discs and check for binding calipers that might explain the consistent tyre wear patterns.