2013 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · K16 FEM
2013 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 137,249 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 FEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 137,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K16 FEM 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 (K16 FEM) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K16 FEM Mileage History
- 04/02/2023111,473 mi
- 05/03/2024119,770 mi+8,297 mi
- 27/05/2025130,046 mi+10,276 mi
- 22/05/2026137,249 mi+7,203 mi
- 23/05/2026137,249 mi
Average of roughly 7,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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