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RIA 289

2015 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi Q762,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 289
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,637 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 103,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,530 miles

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

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

noise on engine

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,122 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,446 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has been damaged no visible defects.

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,774 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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RIA 289 is a 2015 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 62,798 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 RIA 289, 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 11 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIA 289 registered?

RIA 289 is a 2015 Audi Q7, first registered on 10 November 2015.

Is RIA 289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 289 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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