2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · PF67 RMO

The 2018 Audi Q3 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 30 May 2026 at 102,264 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean result is a significant improvement over the preceding test cycle, indicating that the previous owner addressed several outstanding issues promptly. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, moving from a failed test in January 2026 to a fully compliant pass roughly four months later. The vehicle has covered approximately 12,783 miles per year, which is notably high for an eight-year-old SUV and suggests sustained motorway or long-distance use. The mileage progression reveals a gap of roughly 12,000 miles between the January 2025 pass at 87,080 miles and the January 2026 failure at 99,036 miles, followed by a further 3,228 miles to the May 2026 test. This accumulation rate is consistent and does not indicate suspicious odometer anomalies, though the sustained high mileage implies above-average wear on consumable components, particularly tyres, brakes, and suspension bushes. The January 2026 failure exposed a cluster of defects that warranted attention. The tester flagged a structural bulge in the nearside front outer tyre, indicating internal separation of the carcass, alongside both headlamp aims set too low. These were rectified before the May pass, suggesting the owner replaced at least one tyre and adjusted the headlamp units. The January 2025 failure is more concerning from a care perspective. A cut penetrating to the ply or cords on the nearside rear tyre, combined with a worn nearside front tyre and two inoperative rear lamps, points to a period where basic safety checks were neglected. Failing on tyre condition twice within a twelve-month window suggests routine visual inspections were skipped. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, given the high mileage and the previous headlamp aim faults, which can sometimes correlate with worn suspension bushes or damaged track rod ends. The underbody and inner wheel arches deserve close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points common on this platform. While the current MOT is clean, the history of tyre structural failures means a thorough assessment of all four tyres, including sidewalls and date codes, is essential before purchase.