2017 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · 85 TS
2017 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 88,099 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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85 TS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 88,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
85 TS 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 (85 TS) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
85 TS Mileage History
- 24/07/202349,054 mi
- 29/07/202463,598 mi+14,544 mi
- 30/07/202463,598 mi
- 15/08/202576,806 mi+13,208 mi
- 31/07/202688,099 mi+11,293 mi
Average of roughly 12,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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