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N3 BKY

2012 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BKY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 118,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall - cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

note : parking brake efficiency - just met

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive top end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front windscreen chipped

under trays and engine covers covering some components

Fail 16 Jul 2016 71,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

front windscreen chipped

under trays and engine covers covering some components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,670 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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N3 BKY is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N3 BKY, 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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N3 BKY is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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