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W31 TAL

2009 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 TAL
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 127,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 127,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,263 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake hoses perished

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Power steering fluid level low

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 123,263 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake hoses perished

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Power steering fluid level low

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,390 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 28 May 2024 117,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 May 2023 109,064 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2022 99,354 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,981 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,351 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,790 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,174 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,770 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,324 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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W31 TAL is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W31 TAL, 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 W31 TAL registered?

W31 TAL is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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