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ML07 HOW

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

192,145 mi
Last recorded192,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 HOW
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 192,145 miles

Oil leak present

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2026 192,145 miles

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak present

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2025 184,645 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 184,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure across front panel (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 179,608 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,874 miles

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))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 152,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 104,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to split

Pass 26 May 2016 71,133 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 71,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2015 43,914 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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ML07 HOW is a 2012 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 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 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 ML07 HOW, 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 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML07 HOW is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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