2020 Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A 1.5L Petrol · LV20 BVM

The 2020 Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A presents a generally stable maintenance trend, with no outright failures recorded across its MOT history. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 32,773 miles passed, but the tester flagged advisories on all four tyres for cracking or perishing. This is a recurring pattern. The same rear tyre defect appeared in March 2025, and the front tyres joined the advisory list in 2026, suggesting the current set is degrading and will likely need replacement imminently. The brake advisories recorded in March 2024 at 23,447 miles, covering worn front and rear brake discs and thin rear pads, did not reappear in subsequent years, so that wear was presumably addressed. No structural, suspension, or exhaust defects have been flagged, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between the March 2023 test at 15,930 miles and March 2024 at 23,447 miles, the car covered 7,517 miles in a single year. Yet by the March 2026 test at 32,773 miles, only 9,326 miles were added over the following two years, averaging roughly 4,663 miles annually. The vehicle appears to have transitioned from moderate use to very light use, or spent extended periods stationary. Low mileage can reduce mechanical wear, but prolonged sitting accelerates the exact rubber deterioration now showing up in the tyres and can cause seals to dry out or brake discs to surface-corrode. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the condition of all four tyres, given the repeated cracking advisories and the likelihood that the current set is original or near-original from a low-mileage cycle. Check the date stamps on each sidewall and look closely at sidewalls and inner edges for perishing that a quick visual sweep can miss. The March 2024 brake disc and pad advisories were not repeated, but it is still worth verifying disc thickness, lip wear, and pad life, especially if the car has been sitting for long spells. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for leaks or deterioration, as low annual mileage does not eliminate age-related rubber decay. Finally, confirm that the mild-hybrid system operates correctly and that no new dashboard warnings are present, since electrical and battery-assist faults do not always appear in MOT data until they become severe.