2015 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · LG15 VMJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in May 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward concerning mechanical neglect. While the car passed its most recent test at 85,928 miles, the failure just two months prior at 85,888 miles reveals several critical issues. The presence of an inoperative Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp, a fractured coil spring, and an illegally worn tyre indicates that basic safety and diagnostic checks were ignored immediately prior to the final inspection. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 14,210 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 12,479 miles in the subsequent year. While the vehicle maintained a clean record through 2023 and 2024, the sudden cluster of multiple failures in early 2026 suggests that the vehicle has reached a stage where age-related components are failing without preventative maintenance. A physical inspection must focus on the lower suspension, as both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms were flagged for corrosion in early 2026. Although the tester deemed this not yet seriously weakened, the recurring nature of this advisory suggests deep-seated structural degradation that will eventually accelerate. The buyer should also verify that the engine management system repair followed the March 2026 failure, as an inoperative warning light masks potential engine faults. Furthermore, the inability to test brake performance in March 2026 implies a serious binding issue or mechanical fault that requires a thorough check of the calipers, discs, and fluid lines.