2014 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · RO14 NHH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding braking components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 63,110 miles identified the offside rear brake pads as being near the legal limit. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that while the vehicle was previously maintained, the braking system is now requiring immediate attention to prevent a future failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,260 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, moving from 31,054 miles in November 2021 to over 63,000 miles by late 2025. While this low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests and low usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid quality, which are not fully captured by a standard MOT inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly and the suspension system. The 2022 test at 40,001 miles flagged pitted front brake discs and thin pads, while the recent 2025 advisory confirms the rear pads are also failing. This indicates a need to check for uneven wear or sticking calipers that might be causing premature thinning. Given the history of uneven tyre wear in 2022, the buyer should also verify the alignment and suspension bushes for cracking or tearing, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related perishation rather than mileage-related fatigue.