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AD51 MCN

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests43 (37 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86%

Mileage

173,014 mi
Last recorded173,014 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 MCN
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

37 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 173,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coated In Sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coated In Sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 191,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 155,460 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 155,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 170,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 181,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 162,953 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 154,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,319 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,047 miles

both front brake pipes swollen

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jun 2023 147,029 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

both front brake pipes swollen

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 136,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 136,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm inner bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm inner bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 108,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 118,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,959 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 100,973 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advice o/s rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,643 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,408 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,408 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,991 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear fog lamp lenses broken

Pass 9 Dec 2012 62,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,101 miles

Advise engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 46,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AD51 MCN is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD51 MCN, 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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AD51 MCN is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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