2007 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · RF56 CXN
2007 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 138,874 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF56 CXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 138,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 CXN 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 2007 Audi Q7 (RF56 CXN) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
RF56 CXN Mileage History
- 04/04/2023117,337 mi
- 05/04/2023117,337 mi
- 15/04/2024123,660 mi+6,323 mi
- 22/04/2025129,750 mi+6,090 mi
- 07/05/2026138,874 mi+9,124 mi
Average of roughly 6,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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