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Y16 RNY

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,043 mi
Last recorded155,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 RNY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 155,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 145,250 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S&O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 145,250 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S&O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2022 133,752 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 117,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 117,008 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,643 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,935 miles

no reading from smoke meter

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no reading from smoke meter

offside rear tyre perished

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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Y16 RNY is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 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 Y16 RNY, 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 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y16 RNY registered?

Y16 RNY is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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