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809 SP

2012 Audi Q7

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,961 mi
Last recorded149,961 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 SP
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,961 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn heavily on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit and worn heavily on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 137,239 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 126,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,897 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken/insecure (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt couldnt be tested due to child seat

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,831 miles

Front some washer jets blocked but still providing enough fluid to the screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 70,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,901 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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809 SP is a 2012 Audi Q7 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 809 SP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 809 SP registered?

809 SP is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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