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SD55 TAY

2014 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi Q767,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,801 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides lower brake pipes (bottom of the calipers) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front suspension components have general corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2025 95,792 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Decel test required, vehicle is not safe to be driven on the road with the constant fuel leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel constantly leaking from the engine and engine smoking. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From the top of the engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides lower brake pipes (bottom of the calipers) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front suspension components have general corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted backing plate of brake pad has come loose and rubbing on disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted backing plate of brake pad has come loose and rubbing on disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower many suspension and brake components have age related corrosion and perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vision obscured due to cover fitted on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vision obscured due to cover on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 78,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,646 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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SD55 TAY is a 2014 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 67,460 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 SD55 TAY, 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 12 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD55 TAY registered?

SD55 TAY is a 2014 Audi Q7, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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