2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · DN61 YHF
2012 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 91,459 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN61 YHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 91,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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DN61 YHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi Q7 (DN61 YHF) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
DN61 YHF Mileage History
- 19/01/202279,654 mi
- 19/01/202383,187 mi+3,533 mi
- 26/01/202488,764 mi+5,577 mi
- 17/06/202591,459 mi+2,695 mi
Average of roughly 3,464 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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