2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · XJ06 DEY
2012 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 81,307 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XJ06 DEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 81,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XJ06 DEY 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 2012 Audi Q7 (XJ06 DEY) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
XJ06 DEY Mileage History
- 17/03/202251,689 mi
- 08/02/202362,211 mi+10,522 mi
- 10/02/202467,822 mi+5,611 mi
- 16/05/202572,969 mi+5,147 mi
- 23/07/202681,307 mi+8,338 mi
Average of roughly 6,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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