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PL65 DBZ

2016 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,395 mi
Last recorded119,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 119,395 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 98,284 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,738 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 79,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,032 miles

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

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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PL65 DBZ is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 58,789 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 PL65 DBZ, 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 10 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL65 DBZ registered?

PL65 DBZ is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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