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DO55 SAM

2012 Audi Q7

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO55 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,550 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2025 74,071 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 74,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,500 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,413 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 63,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,838 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE CUTS TO INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS !!!!

OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING !!!

Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,837 miles

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

ALL TYRES HAVE CUTS TO INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS !!!!

OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING !!!

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,612 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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DO55 SAM is a 2012 Audi Q7 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DO55 SAM, 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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What year was DO55 SAM registered?

DO55 SAM is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DO55 SAM safe to buy?

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