2007 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · W16 SAN
2007 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 190,023 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W16 SAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 190,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W16 SAN 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 2007 Audi Q7 (W16 SAN) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
W16 SAN Mileage History
- 24/04/2023184,967 mi
- 11/04/2024187,598 mi+2,631 mi
- 25/04/2025189,611 mi+2,013 mi
- 27/02/2026190,023 mi+412 mi
- 27/02/2026190,023 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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