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AJ09 ALJ

2009 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,516 mi
Last recorded165,516 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ALJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 165,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 152,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 150,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 150,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 141,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 134,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission very low unable to detect a reading

nearside tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply cord

Fail 24 Apr 2018 133,604 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions very low unable to detect a reading

Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but cords not exposed

Offside Rear alloy wheel has kerb damage

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear child set fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Rear brake pads getting low

eml light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,318 miles

parking brake only just miniumn reqirements of16%

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,312 miles

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

parking brake only just miniumn reqirements of16%

Fail 8 May 2014 58,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,409 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,631 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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AJ09 ALJ is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 88,535 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 AJ09 ALJ, 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 17 years old, this Audi Q7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ09 ALJ is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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