2009 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · B167 AXY
2009 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 156,062 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B167 AXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2026
- 156,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B167 AXY 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 2009 Audi Q7 (B167 AXY) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER & INNER CORDS EXPOSED - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B167 AXY Mileage History
- 05/10/2022132,811 mi
- 15/11/2023140,045 mi+7,234 mi
- 09/05/2025150,888 mi+10,843 mi
- 15/05/2025150,971 mi+83 mi
- 15/05/2026156,062 mi+5,091 mi
Average of roughly 6,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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