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Y27 DSG

2016 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 DSG
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,727 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,471 miles

Engine undertray and cover obscuring view

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 64,450 miles

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

Engine undertray and cover obscuring view

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,927 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,764 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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Y27 DSG 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 Y27 DSG, 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 Y27 DSG registered?

Y27 DSG is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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