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S55 BBN

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BBN
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded (Areas & Components)

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,521 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,194 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,866 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,159 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel flap will not open

Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,692 miles

parking brake foot pedal has minimal reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,310 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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S55 BBN is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S55 BBN, 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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What year was S55 BBN registered?

S55 BBN is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is S55 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 BBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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