2008 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · AO58 FMP

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that suggests a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While the most recent MOT in March 2022 at 172,179 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories regarding thin front brake pads, a worn offside front wheel bearing, and a nearside tyre. Given that four years have elapsed since this last test, the current safety status of these critical components is unknown and highly likely to have deteriorated or worn out entirely in the interim. The recorded mileage of 172,179 miles reflects an average usage of approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with a typical luxury SUV of this age. However, the data shows a period of high activity between March 2020 and March 2021, where the vehicle covered nearly 12,000 miles in a single year. This period coincided with two MOT failures within a span of just three weeks, indicating that the vehicle was driven with significant mechanical faults before addressed. There has been no recorded mileage activity since the March 2022 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history shows a recurring issue with worn linkages, ball joints, and suspension arms, including an unsafe modification flagged in early 2021. The buyer should check for excessive corrosion on these components and specifically test for play in the offside front wheel bearing noted in 2022. Additionally, the oil leak noted in 2021 requires a close inspection to ensure it has not worsened, and the deteriorated brake hoses must be checked for cracks or structural failure to prevent sudden instability.