AUDI Q72017 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass on October 30 2025 at 98,539 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a period of significant mechanical degradation that required extensive intervention. While the most recent test shows no outstanding defects, the data from early 2025 indicates a sharp decline where the suspension system reached a point of failure, suggesting a trend of deferred maintenance that only stabilized after major repairs were completed. At 98,539 miles over nine years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a premium SUV of this age. There is a notable period of heavy use between February 2024 and February 2025, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation correlates with the multiple suspension failures recorded in February 2025, as the increased weight of the Q7 frequently accelerates the wear on control arms and coil springs. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry. The record shows recurring issues with worn bushes and damaged arms between 2023 and 2025. Specifically, the February 2025 failure highlighted a fractured coil spring and seriously weakened mountings on both rear lower sides. Although these were reportedly rectified to pass the subsequent tests, the inspector should check for residual play in the wishbones or signs of uneven tyre wear which would indicate if the previous repair was poorly executed. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and tyres. The April 2023 test flagged thin brake pads and worn discs, and with over 20,000 miles having elapsed since that entry, the current components are likely nearing the end of their service life. The history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2023 also suggests the previous owner may have neglected basic consumable replacements, making a check of current tread depth and rubber age essential before purchase.