2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · S10 UAB
2012 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 159,584 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S10 UAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 159,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S10 UAB 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 2012 Audi Q7 (S10 UAB) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
S10 UAB Mileage History
- 15/09/2022125,231 mi
- 15/09/2023136,564 mi+11,333 mi
- 22/09/2024144,721 mi+8,157 mi
- 15/09/2025152,449 mi+7,728 mi
- 16/09/2026159,584 mi+7,135 mi
Average of roughly 8,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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