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SM59 LJU

2009 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LJU
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 124,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 117,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 107,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear side step mounting corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cuts to cords and also exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cuts to cords also exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,059 miles

emissions zero reading

Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings indicates that adjustment or replacement is required (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing outer seat at rear second row of seats,also part of webbing missing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing outer second row rear seats (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have large nails in tread area

front brake imbalance higher than usual for vehicle type

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,783 miles

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

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

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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SM59 LJU is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SM59 LJU, 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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What year was SM59 LJU registered?

SM59 LJU is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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