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YC59 BYW

2009 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi Q788,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,175 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 162,175 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested because front brake pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 155,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 141,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,270 miles

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 10 Nov 2022 131,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 111,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 108,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear screw in rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,025 miles

zero emissions at dga

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,139 miles

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 3 Oct 2012 60,399 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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YC59 BYW is a 2009 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC59 BYW, 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 YC59 BYW registered?

YC59 BYW is a 2009 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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