2013 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · SY63 OAV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and consumable components. The most recent test on December 22, 2025 at 118,002 miles passed after an initial failure for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage and worn front tyres. While the immediate failures were rectified, the persistent appearance of suspension-related issues across multiple years suggests that the previous owners only addressed mechanical faults when they threatened an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 118,002 miles over 13 years, the Audi Q3 averages approximately 9,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a significant increase in usage between December 2023 (88,092 miles) and December 2025 (118,002 miles), covering over 30,000 miles in just two years. This period of higher mileage correlates with the increased frequency of wear-related failures, specifically the degradation of the front shock absorbers and linkages which were not flagged during lower-mileage intervals. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front shock absorber has shown signs of oil leakage since 2019 and was flagged again in 2025. The anti-roll bar linkage has failed for excessive wear in both 2024 and 2025, indicating the rubber bushings and joints are nearing their service life. Furthermore, the recurring reports of front tyres reaching the legal limit or wearing unevenly across 2018, 2021, and 2025 suggest potential alignment issues or a lack of regular tyre rotation, which should be verified to prevent premature component failure.