2008 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · R6 KTX
2008 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 178,178 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R6 KTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 178,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R6 KTX 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 2008 Audi Q7 (R6 KTX) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))”.
R6 KTX Mileage History
- 08/05/2024166,622 mi
- 08/05/2024166,622 mi
- 25/06/2025170,069 mi+3,447 mi
- 08/07/2025170,087 mi+18 mi
- 25/06/2026178,178 mi+8,091 mi
Average of roughly 5,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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