2017 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · KM67 TNN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 63,196 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for damaged tyres and a leaking shock absorber. While the immediate safety failures were addressed to secure the pass, the persistence of shock absorber issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only replaces components once they fail an inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 39,944 miles in October 2022 to 63,196 miles in October 2025. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking system, yet it increases the likelihood of degradation in rubber-based components like tyres and suspension bushes due to age, as evidenced by the heavily split, cracked, and perished Pirelli tyres noted during the November 2024 test. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension assembly. The record notes light misting on the nearside front shock absorber at 58,340 miles and a subsequent failure of the offside front unit at 63,196 miles. This indicates the dampers are reaching the end of their functional life and will likely require replacement in pairs to ensure consistent handling. Given the previous history of perished tyres and cut sidewalls, the current rubber should be thoroughly checked for deep structural cracking or impact damage that may not have been caught in the last test.