AUDI Q72015 · 3.0L Diesel

The 2015 Audi Q7 presents a solid mechanical picture overall, though the most recent MOT on 11 July 2025 at 68,204 miles introduced a shift in its otherwise clean record. That test passed but flagged three suspension-related advisories: a worn nearside rear tyre (nail puncture), plus worn lower and upper suspension arm pins or bushes on the offside front, and a worn upper suspension arm pin or bush on the nearside front. All were noted under the same 5.3.4 (a) (i) criterion, meaning wear was detected but not yet causing excessive movement. This marks a clear departure from the previous four consecutive tests between 2021 and 2024, which recorded zero defects across mileages from 30,976 to 51,805. The trend is therefore worsening, albeit from a very strong baseline. The advisories are not yet failures, but they signal that the front suspension is entering a phase of component fatigue typical for a vehicle approaching 70,000 miles. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the August 2021 test at 30,976 miles and the July 2025 test at 68,204 miles, the vehicle covered 37,228 miles across roughly four years, averaging around 9,300 miles per year during that window. That is slightly above the overall lifetime average of approximately 6,200 miles per year, suggesting the most recent keeper used the vehicle more intensively than the car's earlier life. There are no alarming gaps in the record; tests were conducted annually within a predictable summer window, and the mileage progression between each test is logical and steady. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension components specifically. Worn suspension arm bushes and pins, even when not yet causing excessive movement, can accelerate tyre wear, affect steering precision, and eventually lead to more costly repairs if left unaddressed. Check both upper and lower arms on each side for play, and inspect the condition and age of all four tyres, given the nail puncture recorded at the rear. The offside front lower arm advisory is worth particular attention, as that component bears significant load and is a common wear point on heavy SUVs like the Q7. Beyond the flagged items, examine the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframe areas, as these vehicles can be susceptible depending on climate and road treatment history. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should also be assessed, as no braking-related advisories have appeared on record but a vehicle of this weight and mileage will naturally have seen significant use of those components.