2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · LR62 OOW

This 2012 Audi Q7 presents a largely stable roadworthiness profile punctuated by recent mechanical interventions, culminating in a pass on 23 July 2026 at 130,966 miles. The previous day, the vehicle failed its test due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush alongside minor defects involving an inoperative registration plate lamp and a non-excessive oil leak. The prompt rectification of the suspension failure leading to the subsequent pass demonstrates that necessary repairs are addressed, though the emerging oil leak warrants monitoring. Accumulating 130,966 miles over roughly fourteen years yields an entirely standard utilization rate of approximately 9,355 miles annually. The historical record shows steady, consistent mileage progression across most years, interrupted only by modest use during the 2020 and 2021 testing periods. Early life maintenance reveals a single failure on 06 October 2015 at 75,808 miles due to a structural tyre bulge, but subsequent years up to 2024 remained entirely clean of advisories or failures, reflecting disciplined routine care by previous keepers. Prospective buyers must prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the lower control arm bushes and associated multi-link joints given the recent failure at 130,966 miles. The noted oil leak requires a thorough ramp inspection to identify the exact source, whether from the turbocharger feeds, rocker cover gaskets, or sump sealing. Verifying the condition of the heavy braking components and air suspension system on this large platform will ensure long-term reliability.