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BY12 YCE

2016 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,165 mi
Last recorded121,165 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY12 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 121,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Spring is fouling shock absorber and other suspension arm! (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,288 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 95,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres nearing 2mm wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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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BY12 YCE is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BY12 YCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BY12 YCE registered?

BY12 YCE is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is BY12 YCE safe to buy?

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