2018 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · EG18 OEW

This 2018 Audi Q7 presents a stable but marginal roadworthiness trend based on its MOT history, with the most recent test on 18 February 2026 passing at 132,312 miles despite a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. The overall maintenance pattern leans toward neglect of basic consumables rather than severe mechanical failure, as the vehicle has never failed an MOT test. Clean passes in February 2025 and August 2024 demonstrate that core structural and safety systems have remained serviceable, though the late-stage advisory on the tyre suggests routine upkeep is slipping. The mileage pattern reveals severe and escalating use. The vehicle covered just 28,707 miles by August 2022, indicating relatively normal use early in its life. A dramatic shift occurred between August 2022 and August 2023, where the odometer climbed by 36,641 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation continued, with 30,287 miles logged between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 18,717 miles in the six months leading to February 2025. Averaging roughly 16,539 miles annually over eight years masks this recent punishing workload, which places significant strain on suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain parts. Prospective buyers must physically verify the condition of the rear coil springs and suspension system. The tester flagged an offside rear coil spring for corrosion during the August 2023 test at 65,348 miles, and given the subsequent 67,000 miles of heavy use, the entire rear suspension requires a thorough inspection for fatigue and cracked bushes. The nearside rear tyre advisory from February 2026 demands immediate replacement, and all four tyres should be checked for edge wear, which frequently points to incorrect alignment or worn suspension components on heavy SUVs. The sheer mileage dictates a close assessment of the brake discs and calipers; binding rear calipers and heavily worn pads are typical on high-mileage Audis worked this hard.