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SL55 ESS

2014 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi Q767,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL55 ESS
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensors, both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 75,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,896 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread . nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 66,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,439 miles

under engine tray & sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,946 miles

two nails nearside rear tyre,offside rear tyre deep cut close to limits

Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,883 miles

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

two nails nearside rear tyre,offside rear tyre deep cut close to limits

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 28,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SL55 ESS is a 2014 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL55 ESS, 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 SL55 ESS registered?

SL55 ESS is a 2014 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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