2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · LK62 LOU
2012 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 138,371 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK62 LOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 138,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK62 LOU 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 (LK62 LOU) between August 2022 and May 2026.
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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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.
LK62 LOU Mileage History
- 05/08/2022127,241 mi
- 19/08/2023130,572 mi+3,331 mi
- 26/09/2024133,536 mi+2,964 mi
- 15/05/2026138,371 mi+4,835 mi
Average of roughly 2,948 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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