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SM16 VDA

2016 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VDA
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 53,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,562 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,304 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 38,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 31,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SM16 VDA is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 58,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM16 VDA, 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 10 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 VDA registered?

SM16 VDA is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is SM16 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 VDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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