2021 Audi Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi 1.5L Petrol · SO21 FPV

The 2021 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 13 May 2026 at 23,322 miles with zero defects recorded. The previous test on 8 May 2025 at 13,856 miles carried only minor advisories, specifically an offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged and items removed from the driver's view prior to test. Both are cosmetic and administrative in nature rather than mechanical. No recurring structural, suspension, braking, or emissions faults appear across the three-test history, indicating consistent upkeep and no worsening defect pattern. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Covering just 15,956 miles between the first recorded test on 22 May 2024 at 7,366 miles and the most recent on 13 May 2026 at 23,322 miles, the average sits around 7,978 miles per annum over that two-year window, and roughly 4,664 miles per year across the vehicle's full life. Such low annual accumulation suggests predominantly short urban trips or extended periods of standing, which can introduce its own concerns despite the low odometer reading. Buyers should pay close attention to components that suffer from infrequent use rather than high mileage. Tyre sidewall cracking and flat-spotting are worth inspecting, as prolonged standing ages rubber regardless of tread depth. Brake disc surface corrosion and binding calipers can develop on vehicles that sit for long periods between drives. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for moisture-related internal corrosion, a common issue on short-journey petrol engines that rarely reach full operating temperature. A physical underbody inspection is advisable to confirm the structural integrity of the subframe, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers, particularly given the vehicle's age and the potential for standing-related corrosion in the wheel arches and sills. The front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links should be checked for perishing, as low-mileage vehicles still degrade rubber components over time. Overall, the MOT record is reassuringly clean, but the usage pattern demands a careful in-person assessment of corrosion and deterioration rather than mechanical wear alone.