2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · SM18 EAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent neglect of tyres and suspension components. While the most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 72,951 miles passed, the advisories for both rear tyres showing uneven wear on the inner edges remain. This indicates an ongoing issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry that the owner has failed to address despite it being flagged multiple times over the last three years. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 9,119 miles per year over its eight-year life. The record shows regular annual usage, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025, and another 10,045 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber-based components like tyres and suspension bushes. A buyer must inspect the front suspension system specifically, as the front suspension arm pin or bush was flagged as worn in May 2023 at 43,514 miles. Although this was rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring inner-edge wear on the rear tyres in 2026 suggests the underlying geometry may still be failing or remains out of specification. A professional four-wheel alignment check is essential to prevent further premature wear of new tyres. Additionally, the history of perishing and cracking sidewalls in 2023 and 2024 indicates the previous owner did not replace tyres until they reached failure points, necessitating a thorough check of the current tyre set for dry rot or structural damage.