2009 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · MA05 UDS
2009 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2009. Recorded mileage 174,581 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 UDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 174,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 UDS 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 2009 Audi Q7 (MA05 UDS) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
MA05 UDS Mileage History
- 29/03/2022147,231 mi
- 28/03/2023153,256 mi+6,025 mi
- 18/03/2024158,737 mi+5,481 mi
- 26/03/2025166,101 mi+7,364 mi
- 27/03/2026174,581 mi+8,480 mi
Average of roughly 6,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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