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A8 GWV

2016 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,417 mi
Last recorded84,417 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GWV
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,409 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 44,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component leaking Shaped Arm Bush (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,658 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 30,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,049 miles

both front fog lamp not working

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear probe shaft rubber deuterated

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,047 miles

both front for lamp not working

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 19,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,331 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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A8 GWV is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 58,789 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 A8 GWV, 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 10 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 GWV registered?

A8 GWV is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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