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DS61 HSJ

2011 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q779,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 HSJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,161 miles

Both sides door step mounting bracket corroded

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both sides door steps mount bracket corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,814 miles

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

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

brake warning light on pads ok at time of test

tpms light on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise hand brake travel

hand brake just passed at 16%

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,939 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,539 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 85,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,289 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering rack mount bushes slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,922 miles

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

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

Steering rack mount bushes slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2019 72,921 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack mount bushes slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,010 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS61 HSJ is a 2011 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 HSJ, 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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DS61 HSJ is a 2011 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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