2018 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · LR18 OFE

As a 2967cc diesel, the Q7 falls into a higher VED band and will typically cost more to tax than smaller vehicles; exact band depends on official figures but large SUV diesels are rarely cheap. Insurance group for a 2018 Q7 3.0 TDI is likely high due to value, performance, and repair costs, so obtain a quote before committing. Diesel fuel economy on a Q7 can be decent for its size on motorway runs but urban use will raise costs.

Maintenance for this model is expensive given its size and complexity; suspension bush replacements seen in the MOT history are indicative of ongoing outlay. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance, and typical maintenance is £1,400-£1,800, skewed upward by the suspension and brake wear pattern shown in the data.

The MOT history shows repeated front suspension arm bush wear: the 2025 fail listed nearside front upper and lower plus offside front upper and lower bushes excessively worn, and the 2026 fail noted offside front lower rear arm bush excessively worn. Physically inspect all front suspension arms and bushes for cracking, play, or recent replacement marks, and confirm the offside lower item flagged in 2026 was changed.

Check the front brake pads and offside front tyre flagged as wearing thin and close to limit in the March 2026 pass — these may need replacement within months. Given the 2025 advisories for worn-but-not-excessive bushes on front arms, inspect whether those advisories have progressed and whether any rear suspension components show similar fatigue on this 68k-mile example.