2017 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · S66 CAU
2017 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 175,513 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S66 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 175,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S66 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A7 (S66 CAU) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
S66 CAU Mileage History
- 29/09/2023108,405 mi
- 12/10/2024130,789 mi+22,384 mi
- 14/10/2024130,829 mi+40 mi
- 26/09/2025154,331 mi+23,502 mi
- 14/10/2026175,513 mi+21,182 mi
Average of roughly 22,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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