2017 Audi Q7 4.0L Diesel · DO07 PJR

The 2017 Audi Q7 presents a solid mechanical profile at its most recent MOT on 20 February 2026, when it passed with zero defects at 50,587 miles. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a clear upward trend in maintenance standards, with the vehicle moving from advisory-laden tests in 2022 and 2023 to consecutive passes without any flagged items in 2024 and 2026. The record suggests the previous owner addressed known wear items proactively rather than letting them deteriorate into dangerous failures. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. The vehicle has covered roughly 5,621 miles per year over nine years, well below the UK average of around 8,000 to 12,000. The intervals between tests show steady, predictable accumulation: 3,591 miles between December 2021 and December 2022, 4,545 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, 3,591 miles between December 2023 and November 2024, and then a longer gap of 7,023 miles over approximately thirteen months leading to the February 2026 test. That final interval suggests either a period of reduced use or a longer-than-typical gap between annual tests, which is worth clarifying with the seller. Low annual mileage can preserve structural components but also raises the question of long stationary periods, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. The 2023 test at 39,973 miles flagged two advisories worth noting: a perished offside rear tyre and worn rear brake pads. Both are consumable items and were evidently addressed before the clean 2024 pass. The 2022 test at 35,428 miles recorded a worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, a component that affects steering precision and tyre wear if left unattended. The fact that no suspension-related advisory appeared in subsequent tests suggests repair was carried out, but a buyer should still have the front suspension inspected on a ramp to confirm the bush and ball joint condition and check for any play that may have developed since. The 2026 pass is recent enough to carry confidence, yet a pre-purchase inspection remains wise. A buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, verify the condition of all four brake discs and pads given the history of rear pad wear, and check tyre age and sidewall condition across all four corners. The rear seat belt inspection limitation noted in 2022 due to a child seat fitment is a minor point but worth confirming that the belt mechanism operates freely during a test drive.