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2018 AUDI Q73.0L DIESEL

DC08 AAC

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With 63,977 miles recorded, this BLACK 2018 AUDI Q7 runs on DIESEL with a 2967cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Valid
Expires 18/04/2027
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 29/08/2025
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
2967cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 20 April 2026 at 63,977 miles. While the most recent record shows a failure on that same day, the immediate pass indicates that the defect was identified and rectified straight away. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently passed tests without accumulating recorded advisories or recurring faults, suggesting the mechanical integrity has been maintained over the last three years. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable usage gap between the July 2023 test at 44,098 miles and the November 2024 test at 54,849 miles, during which 10,751 miles were covered. However, the subsequent accumulation of 9,128 miles between August 2024 and April 2026 shows more regular driving patterns. This low mileage for the age generally suggests reduced wear on heavy-duty components like the air suspension system, drivetrain, and brake assemblies. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushings and rubber components, which can perish from age regardless of low mileage. The two failures recorded in August 2024 and April 2026 without listed defect descriptions in the summary suggest minor items such as bulbs or minor leaks that required immediate attention. Verify the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the condition of the tyres to ensure that the periods of standing haven't resulted in uneven wear or flat.

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68
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:02
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 20 April 2026 at 63,977 miles. While the most recent record shows a failure on that same day, the immediate pass indicates that the defect was identified and rectified straight away. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently passed tests without accumulating recorded advisories or recurring faults, suggesting the mechanical integrity has been maintained over the last three years. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable usage gap between the July 2023 test at 44,098 miles and the November 2024 test at 54,849 miles, during which 10,751 miles were covered. However, the subsequent accumulation of 9,128 miles between August 2024 and April 2026 shows more regular driving patterns. This low mileage for the age generally suggests reduced wear on heavy-duty components like the air suspension system, drivetrain, and brake assemblies. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushings and rubber components, which can perish from age regardless of low mileage. The two failures recorded in August 2024 and April 2026 without listed defect descriptions in the summary suggest minor items such as bulbs or minor leaks that required immediate attention. Verify the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the condition of the tyres to ensure that the periods of standing haven't resulted in uneven wear or flat.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Audi Q7 (DC08 AAC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to April 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))”.

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