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RA16 XLE

2016 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,148 mi
Last recorded162,148 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 XLE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 162,148 miles

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))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 162,148 miles

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 149,907 miles

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

wear indicator on dash display but brake pads ok

Fail 28 Dec 2023 149,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

wear indicator on dash display but brake pads ok

Pass 29 Dec 2022 125,760 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,383 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2019 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper lamp cracked and allowing ingress of water. Lamp still functioning ok at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in OSR tyre tread ()

Fail 22 May 2019 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall cut to cords and deep cut to cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper lamp cracked and allowing ingress of water. Lamp still functioning ok at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in OSR tyre tread ()

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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RA16 XLE is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA16 XLE, 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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RA16 XLE is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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