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SM61 DAU

2011 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,880 mi
Last recorded155,880 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi Q779,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,880 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 155,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 145,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 145,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 133,923 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,659 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

no acceleration detected

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

no acceleration detected

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,642 miles

Emission gas no acceleration.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 62,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,580 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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SM61 DAU is a 2011 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 79,433 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 SM61 DAU, 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 15 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 SM61 DAU registered?

SM61 DAU is a 2011 Audi Q7, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is SM61 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 DAU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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