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L23 HSM

2013 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,754 mi
Last recorded218,754 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi Q772,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 HSM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 218,754 miles

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

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

tpms lamp on

Fail 16 Dec 2025 218,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2025 198,688 miles

Both side undertrays damaged but secure.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 198,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both side undertrays damaged but secure.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 215,299 miles

Rear Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 215,257 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 191,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 209,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 169,036 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 198,963 miles

Front both front tyres are worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,268 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 140,268 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 188,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 178,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 141,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,989 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2017 50,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,214 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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L23 HSM is a 2013 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 72,614 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 L23 HSM, 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 13 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 HSM registered?

L23 HSM is a 2013 Audi Q7, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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