2015 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · PL65 RRU

Eight MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi Q3 between 2018 and 2025, and every single entry returned a pass with no advisories whatsoever on seven of those occasions. The only blemish across nearly a decade of testing is a single 2018 advisory noting that all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges. The most recent test on 14 August 2025 passed with no defects recorded, which extends an unbroken run of clean annual results back to at least 2019. With zero failures, zero refusals, and only one set of advisories in the entire recorded history, the DVSA record presents a remarkably consistent pattern of roadworthiness compliance for a vehicle now entering its twelfth year. Recorded mileage stands at 101,254 miles across approximately eleven years of age, giving an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,205 miles per year. This sits very close to the typical mileage expectation for a car of this vintage, with no extended gaps in testing history and no anomalous jumps between annual readings that would suggest clock irregularities or unusual use patterns. The annual test cadence is consistent year on year, indicating continuous road use rather than prolonged periods off the road, and the steady mileage progression points to a working vehicle that has been driven regularly rather than left standing. Mechanically, this level of consistent usage tends to be kinder to seals, gaskets, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components than low-mileage or garage-queen patterns, though it also means service items such as brake discs, pads, and tyres have been subjected to normal wear rates. For a prospective buyer, the clean MOT record means there are no flagged items to chase up directly, but the 2018 tyre wear advisory is worth noting as a potential indicator of the Q3's known sensitivity to wheel alignment. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking or on a level road, uneven front tyre wear patterns, and any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the MQB-platform Q3 can develop worn anti-roll bar bushings and lower control arm links at this mileage. Listen for any clonking from the rear suspension on rough roads and check for uneven tyre wear across the rear axle, which would point to worn trailing arm bushes commonly found on this platform at six-figure mileages. Given the 101,254-mile reading, it is also prudent to inspect the underside of the vehicle for any surface corrosion on subframes, brake pipes, and fuel lines, as well as to check the condition and age of the timing belt service if it has not been replaced, as this is a major maintenance item on the 2.0 TFSI and TDI engines. On the test drive, observe the gearbox behaviour for any hesitation, flaring, or rough changes, particularly on the S tronic automatic, and listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start if fitted with the earlier TFSI petrol engine. Confirm that the braking system feels firm and progressive without any pull, judder, or excessive pedal travel, and verify that the electronic handbrake releases and applies cleanly. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with VAG products would be advisable to verify the condition of items the MOT test does not cover, including the state of the dual-clutch gearbox mechatronics, transfer box (on Quattro variants), and any oil leaks from the engine and transmission casings.