2020 Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi 1.5L Petrol · PD11 MER

The MOT history for this 2020 Audi Q3 presents an unusual but ultimately reassuring roadworthiness profile, characterised by a pattern of immediate retest passes following same-day failures. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was passed first time with no defects or advisories recorded, and this mirrors the outcome on 31 October 2024 and 23 December 2023, each of which resulted in clean passes. The two failures logged on the same day as passes in October 2025 and December 2023 carry no defect details within the official DVSA record, suggesting they were administrative or minor items rectified on site before a retest was issued the same day. Across three completed test cycles, the vehicle has never had an advisory issued against it, indicating that components typically subject to wear such as brake components, tyres, suspension bushes, and exhaust systems have remained within satisfactory limits each time they were examined. With 46,207 miles recorded over approximately six years, the Q3 has covered around 7,700 miles annually, which sits squarely within expected parameters for a premium compact SUV of this age. There are no unusually long gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between successive tests appears consistent and gradual. This level of usage typically equates to moderate wear on consumables rather than the accelerated degradation seen on high-mileage vehicles, and the absence of advisories across the entire record corroborates that the drivetrain, braking system, and undercarriage have not been subjected to excessive stress. Mechanical components such as the 1.5-litre TFSI engine, dual-clutch or automatic transmission, and turbocharger are likely to be in sound operational condition given this steady usage pattern. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory record means there are no specifically flagged components to interrogate during a physical inspection, but a thorough test drive should still be conducted with attention to areas common on Q3s of this generation. Listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arms and anti-roll bar drop links, as premature failure of these bushes is a known pattern on MQB-platform vehicles even at moderate mileages. On the road, test the brakes firmly from around 40 mph to check for any pedal vibration or judder that could indicate disc warp, and listen for any binding or scraping from the calipers which can develop gradually without triggering an advisory until the next test. The electronic parking brake operation and auto-hold function should also be verified, as faults in this system are not uncommon on Audi SUVs of this era. Underneath the vehicle, a close visual inspection of the subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and exhaust hangers is advisable, as corrosion can initiate in these areas on cars exposed to winter road salt, even when it has not yet reached the threshold for MOT failure. Check the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil weeps from the sump, cam chain cover, or turbo oil lines, as the EA211 1.5 TFSI unit is known to develop minor seals degradation in higher-mileage examples. Steering should be precise with no vagueness around the straight-ahead or any pulling to one side under braking, and the four-wheel-drive system, if fitted, should engage smoothly without any clonks or binding during tight low-speed manoeuvres. Given the spotless advisory history and the consistent annual mileage, this Q3 represents a well-maintained example that has clearly been cared for throughout its life.