2017 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · SW17 DZF

This 2017 Audi Q3 presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 19 December 2025, when it passed at 39,216 miles. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; rather, it reflects a pattern of low-mileage use punctuated by recurring minor advisories rather than serious structural or mechanical failures. The most recent test flagged perishing on both rear tyres and an offside front tyre worn to 3mm on its edge. These are consumable items, not systemic defects, but their reappearance suggests previous owners have not kept on top of tyre condition between annual tests. The mileage profile is notably low. Covering just 39,216 miles over roughly nine years equates to approximately 4,357 miles per year, well below the UK annual average. The record shows a gap of over two years between the November 2022 test at 30,514 miles and the October 2023 test at 34,589 miles, representing a jump of 4,075 miles in that period. From October 2023 to December 2024, the car added only 1,447 miles, then covered a further 3,180 miles by the December 2025 test. This uneven accumulation pattern hints at periods of very light use or potential standing time, which can itself cause tyre perishing and localised corrosion on brake components. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and brake components. In November 2022 at 30,514 miles, both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn, though not yet causing excessive movement. By October 2023 at 34,589 miles, all four brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored, and front brake pads were wearing thin. These advisories were not repeated in the 2024 or 2025 tests, suggesting replacement work may have carried out, but a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes and brake disc condition remains prudent. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover was recorded as severely deteriorated in October 2023. If this was not addressed, the joint itself may now be compromised, potentially causing knocks over uneven surfaces. Tyre condition is the most consistent theme across the record. Rear tyre perishing appeared in October 2023 and again in December 2025, while edge wear on the offside front tyre was flagged in both October 2023 and December 2025. A buyer should carefully examine the sidewalls for cracking, check the date codes on all four tyres to confirm their age, and verify that the current set has been replaced since the December 2025 advisory. Given the low mileage and absence of structural corrosion or emissions failures, the underlying mechanical integrity appears sound, but the recurring tyre and suspension wear points to a vehicle that has been lightly used rather than meticulously maintained.