2011 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · W25 LAU
2011 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 115,197 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W25 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 115,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W25 LAU 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 2011 Audi Q7 (W25 LAU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
W25 LAU Mileage History
- 05/10/202493,908 mi
- 05/10/202493,908 mi
- 04/10/2025104,720 mi+10,812 mi
- 08/10/2026115,115 mi+10,395 mi
- 14/10/2026115,197 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 10,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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