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BUD 16Y

2011 Audi Q7

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,282 mi
Last recorded148,282 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q779,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 16Y
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 148,282 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 148,117 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,919 miles

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

advise jacking points

advise step brackets corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,877 miles

Heavy corrosion nearside + offside outer steps

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service light on

TPM Light is on

Fail 21 Feb 2023 127,688 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion nearside + offside outer steps

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service light on

TPM Light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge 285 35 22 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 121,335 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge 285 35 22 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,455 miles

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake warning light on

Front Brake pads very low

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside side steps

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

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

Service light is on

Slight binding offside front wheel

Travel on parking brake

Fail 15 Jan 2021 114,452 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front + rear (0.1 (d))

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake warning light on

Front Brake pads very low

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside side steps

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

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

Service light is on

Slight binding offside front wheel

Travel on parking brake

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,370 miles

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake warning light on

Corrosion to nearside + offside steps

Front brake pads very low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front + rear (0.1 (d))

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake warning light on

Corrosion to nearside + offside steps

Front brake pads very low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,675 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,671 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,260 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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BUD 16Y is a 2011 Audi Q7 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 79,433 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 BUD 16Y, 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 15 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BUD 16Y is a 2011 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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