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YH16 DSE

2016 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q758,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 146,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 134,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,236 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,851 miles

oil temp not taken(no dipstick)

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,797 miles

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

oil temp not taken(no dipstick)

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,815 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,072 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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YH16 DSE is a 2016 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH16 DSE, 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 YH16 DSE registered?

YH16 DSE is a 2016 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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