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L5 XEA

2018 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi Q748,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 76,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 113,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 102,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,899 miles

damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

Pass 3 May 2023 97,757 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 97,757 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended child seat restraint belt jammed around seat armrest (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 36,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,383 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 30 Oct 2021 26,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,610 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,821 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,572 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2017 45,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L5 XEA is a 2018 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2018 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,566 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 L5 XEA, 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 8 years old, this Audi Q7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 XEA registered?

L5 XEA is a 2018 Audi Q7, first registered on 2 January 2018.

Is L5 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 XEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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