2013 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · SP13 RKU
2013 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 127,068 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP13 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 127,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP13 RKU 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 2013 Audi Q7 (SP13 RKU) between March 2022 and December 2025.
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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), 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.
SP13 RKU Mileage History
- 28/03/2022106,925 mi
- 01/03/2023107,725 mi+800 mi
- 26/06/2024116,040 mi+8,315 mi
- 25/06/2025123,756 mi+7,716 mi
- 18/12/2025127,068 mi+3,312 mi
Average of roughly 5,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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