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SJ59 GHY

2009 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 GHY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 121,997 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension unit/strut corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 109,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension unit/strut corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,383 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,535 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,420 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 84,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,617 miles

nearside front tyre cut to side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2017 66,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut to side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,213 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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SJ59 GHY is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 88,535 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 SJ59 GHY, 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 17 years old, this Audi Q7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ59 GHY is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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