2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · AV12 YJM
2012 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,275 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV12 YJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 124,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 YJM 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 (AV12 YJM) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AV12 YJM Mileage History
- 15/04/2023108,377 mi
- 01/05/2024115,103 mi+6,726 mi
- 13/06/2025119,082 mi+3,979 mi
- 13/06/2025119,082 mi
- 10/06/2026124,275 mi+5,193 mi
Average of roughly 5,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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