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AL53 JOS

2009 Audi Q7

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,483 mi
Last recorded141,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 141,483 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 141,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

engine warning light on.. appears to be intermittent fault..

Pass 21 Apr 2025 125,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 119,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 119,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 100,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,195 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,210 miles

3 idler tensioners noisey

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisey

Fail 20 Jan 2020 73,210 miles

3 idler tensioners noisey

Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,531 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,528 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rears (1.1.13 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper piping (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper piping (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,203 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,203 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,815 miles

Offside 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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AL53 JOS is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL53 JOS, 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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AL53 JOS is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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