2011 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · 111 PDY
2011 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 177,390 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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111 PDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 177,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
111 PDY 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 2011 Audi Q7 (111 PDY) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbox/transfer mount.”.
111 PDY Mileage History
- 30/06/2023163,459 mi
- 03/05/2024167,431 mi+3,972 mi
- 06/06/2025170,872 mi+3,441 mi
- 13/06/2025170,875 mi+3 mi
- 12/06/2026177,390 mi+6,515 mi
Average of roughly 4,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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