2017 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · LM67 XEV

The 2017 Audi Q3 presents a completely clean MOT record across five consecutive annual tests, with the most recent examination conducted on 24 April 2026 at 18,098 miles yielding zero defects, advisories, or failures. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable and improving in the sense that no defect has ever been recorded against this vehicle. A pass with no defects at the most recent test, just under two months ago, confirms that the car met all DVSA roadworthiness thresholds for brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, structural integrity, and lighting at the time of inspection. There is no evidence of recurring faults, corrosion, or mechanical deterioration in the official record. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching nine years of age. Recorded mileages show 11,174 miles in May 2022, 12,778 in May 2023, 14,713 in May 2024, 16,036 in May 2025, and 18,098 in April 2026, averaging roughly 2,011 miles per year. The increments between tests are modest and consistent, ranging from approximately 1,300 to 1,600 miles annually, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that would suggest clocking or prolonged immobilisation. The vehicle has been used sparingly but regularly, which typically favours longevity of wear components while reducing exposure to high-mileage stress on the drivetrain and suspension. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components that a single annual test may not capture between cycles. The front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, and rear trailing arm bushes on the Q3 platform are known to degrade with age regardless of mileage, so these should be checked for play or cracking. The 2.0 TDI and TFSI engines used in this generation can develop carbon buildup on intake valves and DPF soot loading if predominantly used for short trips, even at low total mileage. A prospective buyer should inspect the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, particularly around the subframe mounting points, inner wing arches, and sills, as these are critical to structural integrity. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be verified, along with tyre date codes and tread depth, since aged rubber deteriorates through UV and ozone exposure rather than wear alone. The electronic parking brake mechanism and rear caliper pistons deserve specific attention, as binding is a known issue on Audi platforms that may not always present during a brief MOT road test. Overall, the record suggests diligent ownership and no flagged mechanical concerns, but age-related inspection remains essential.