2014 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · RO14 NHF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test on 18 June 2025 at 63,050 miles resulted in a failure due to a perished nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While this was rectified to secure a pass, the tester also identified surface corrosion on the rear lower arms. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that components are now beginning to age simultaneously. At twelve years old, the recorded mileage of 63,050 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,254 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, showing an increase of only 3,763 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and 3,724 miles between 2023 and 2024. Such low mileage often leads to rubber degradation and seals drying out despite minimal wear, which aligns with the recent failure of the anti-roll bar linkage. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and braking systems to ensure surface corrosion has not progressed into structural thinning. The 2022 record noted fluctuating front service brakes at 50,957 miles, which often indicates warped or thinned discs; the buyer should verify the current thickness and condition of the rotors. Additionally, the surface corrosion on the rear lower arms noted in 2025 requires a close look at mounting points and the integrity of the metal to ensure no deep pitting is present, as low mileage can sometimes mask accelerated oxidation in stationary vehicles.