2013 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · BO53 OLT
2013 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 137,008 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO53 OLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 137,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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BO53 OLT 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 2013 Audi Q7 (BO53 OLT) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BO53 OLT Mileage History
- 18/05/202399,670 mi
- 07/05/2024111,873 mi+12,203 mi
- 19/05/2025127,042 mi+15,169 mi
- 18/05/2026137,005 mi+9,963 mi
- 19/05/2026137,008 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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