2020 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · YM69 MVR

The vehicle maintains a valid MOT certificate following the February 2026 inspection, though the maintenance trend shows signs of increasing wear as the mileage climbs. While the car passed its most recent test at 92,915 miles, the presence of multiple advisories suggests that the current owner is operating the vehicle on thin margins regarding consumable parts. The transition from a clean pass in 2025 to a list of five distinct advisories in 2026 indicates that the mechanical condition is beginning to deteriorate, requiring immediate financial allocation for preventative maintenance. The vehicle has covered 92,915 miles over six years, averaging approximately 15,500 miles annually. This high-intensity usage pattern is consistent across the history, with a notable surge of over 20,000 miles recorded between February 2025 and February 2026. Such rapid accumulation of motorway or high-speed miles often accelerates the degradation of suspension components and braking systems. The failure in February 2025 due to severely worn front brake pads and discs, followed by the current advisory regarding thinning rear pads, confirms that the drivetrain and chassis are under constant, heavy-duty stress. Prospective buyers must prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and front axle geometry. The recurring inner-edge tyre wear flagged in both 2025 and 2026 suggests a persistent alignment issue that may have caused premature scrub on the tyres. Furthermore, the misting of oil on the offside front shock absorber indicates the beginning of seal failure, which will likely necessitate a full suspension refresh in the near future. Given the high mileage and the current state of the consumables, the vehicle requires a comprehensive service history check to ensure that the engine and transmission have received more diligent care than the chassis components have demonstrated in the recent MOT record.