2010 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · DA10 EKJ
2010 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 99,617 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA10 EKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 99,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA10 EKJ 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 2010 Audi Q7 (DA10 EKJ) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
DA10 EKJ Mileage History
- 16/12/202179,105 mi
- 19/12/202284,655 mi+5,550 mi
- 05/01/202490,561 mi+5,906 mi
- 15/01/202595,942 mi+5,381 mi
- 13/02/202699,617 mi+3,675 mi
Average of roughly 4,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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