2012 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · ST12 YLV

The 2012 Audi Q7 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 28 May 2026 at 107,187 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This clean pass, logged just twenty days ago, marks a notable improvement over the preceding test cycle and suggests the previous owner addressed the accumulating wear items promptly. The maintenance trend is best described as stable with a recent upward correction, moving from a pattern of minor advisories to a fully compliant result. The vehicle has covered roughly 7,656 miles per year since new, which is typical for a large seven-seat diesel SUV of this age. Mileage accumulation has been consistent rather than erratic, with annual intervals between tests ranging from approximately 5,500 to 6,600 miles. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, indicating regular use rather than prolonged standing, which reduces the likelihood of deterioration from seized components or fuel system condensation. Buyers should still inspect the rear braking system carefully. In the May 2025 test at 100,605 miles, the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear discs showing wear, pitting, or scoring. Although the May 2026 pass confirms these parts were replaced, verifying the quality of the replacement components and checking for uneven pad deposit build-up on the new discs remains prudent, particularly given the vehicle's mass. The nearside tyres also drew attention in 2025 for edge wear, and the offside rear was flagged in 2024, suggesting possible alignment or suspension geometry drift that a four-wheel alignment check would confirm. The May 2022 advisory for a worn nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush at 82,061 miles is worth revisiting. While it did not recur in later tests, a physical inspection of the front suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs for corrosion or cracking is advisable on a fourteen-year-old vehicle of this weight. Given the Q7's complex air suspension options on higher trims, confirming whether the system sits level overnight and compresses or extends evenly under load will help rule out costly damper or compressor faults not always captured during a stationary MOT check.