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2017 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · VK17 KBU

VK17 KBU

2017 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 77,827 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A7
Year / Origin
2017 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
77,827 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
2967cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Audi A7 presents a consistent track record of roadworthiness with eight consecutive MOT passes and a complete absence of recorded defects or advisories since 2020. This stability is confirmed by the most recent clean pass on 10 July 2026, indicating that no safety-critical or emissions-related failures have been flagged by DVSA inspectors over the last six years. With 77,827 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 8,647 miles per annum. This usage pattern is typical for a vehicle of this class and age, suggesting a steady rate of wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems rather than the accelerated degradation associated with high-mileage motorway use or the stagnation risks linked to prolonged periods of inactivity. The absence of any advisories across multiple years of testing indicates that wear items such as brake discs, pads, and tyre treads have remained within acceptable legal limits at the time of each inspection. A physical inspection should be used to verify the current depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake linings, as these consumables may have worn further since the July 2026 test. During a test drive, the vehicle should be monitored for any subtle suspension knocks or steering vibrations that may not have reached the threshold of an MOT failure. Listen for any unusual noises from the drivetrain under load and check for steering pull or pedal judder to ensure the physical mechanical state of the vehicle aligns with the clean DVSA documentation.
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VK17 KBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 77,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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VK17 KBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:11
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A7 (VK17 KBU) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

VK17 KBU Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202226,649 mi
  2. 30/06/202339,620 mi+12,971 mi
  3. 06/07/202451,896 mi+12,276 mi
  4. 12/07/202565,222 mi+13,326 mi
  5. 10/07/202677,827 mi+12,605 mi

Average of roughly 12,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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93
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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