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L5 XSW

2013 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi Q772,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XSW
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 144,672 miles

Rear suspension components covered heavily with underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,414 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 130,383 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 125,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 123,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

has a slight injector leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,086 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

N/S/F Tyre Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,849 miles

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

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 24 May 2016 35,924 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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 XSW is a 2013 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L5 XSW, 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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L5 XSW is a 2013 Audi Q7, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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