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SO16 VJA

2016 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 77,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 43,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,655 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 39,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,284 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,499 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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SO16 VJA is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SO16 VJA, 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.

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What year was SO16 VJA registered?

SO16 VJA is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SO16 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 VJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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