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Audi Q7

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 4,134 cc

PEN 543MOT history

PEN 543 is a blue diesel Audi Q7 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

PEN 543 blue Audi Q7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,331 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEN 543
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,134 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEN 543 was last recorded at 104,331 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,325 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,331 miles
  • 2024 – 102,059 miles
  • 2023 – 99,413 miles
  • 2022 – 95,796 miles
  • 2021 – 93,320 miles
  • 2020 – 91,359 miles
  • 2019 – 85,123 miles
  • 2018 – 75,608 miles
  • 2017 – 65,487 miles
  • 2015 – 55,579 miles
  • 2014 – 46,647 miles
  • 2013 – 40,912 miles
  • 2012 – 30,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,331 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,331 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    173483787699
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,325 miles (+2,266)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    662557097968
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank mounting strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,059 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,059 miles
    Test number
    878029226327
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,413 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    764195824686
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,409 miles (+3,613)4 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    867202143139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from offside front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,796 miles (+107)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    162450559692
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,689 miles (+2,369)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    319868332755
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass93,320 miles (+1,961)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    865547218141
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Surface rust

  9. Pass91,359 miles (+6,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    521445014972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,123 miles (+9,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    167901272489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    606424896591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  12. Fail75,604 miles (+10,117)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    419835019080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  13. Pass65,487 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    811642540696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail65,477 miles (+9,898)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,477 miles
    Test number
    623438290483
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass55,579 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    958651166850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,575 miles (+8,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    587860156879
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail46,647 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    245527914287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass46,647 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    329227814475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,912 miles (+10,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    105520713299
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail30,126 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,126 miles
    Test number
    148821632155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass30,126 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,126 miles
    Test number
    989631132145
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn

Questions about PEN 543

What vehicle is registration PEN 543 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEN 543 on a blue diesel Audi Q7 first used on 20 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PEN 543 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PEN 543 expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PEN 543?
The MOT on PEN 543 expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PEN 543 done?
PEN 543 was recorded at 104,331 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
Has PEN 543 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEN 543 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on PEN 543 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on PEN 543 find?
PEN 543 passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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