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L17 SMS

2017 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi Q754,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SMS
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 83,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge - NO Cords Showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 34,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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L17 SMS is a 2017 Audi Q7 in Black with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 54,026 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 L17 SMS, 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 9 years old, this Audi Q7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 SMS registered?

L17 SMS is a 2017 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is L17 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 SMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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