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Audi Q7

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

R16 ABJMOT history

R16 ABJ is a grey diesel Audi Q7 first used on 11 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

R16 ABJ grey Audi Q7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,708 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q7
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ABJ was last recorded at 129,708 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,845 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,863 miles
Average per year
10,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,708 miles
  • 2025 – 122,845 miles
  • 2024 – 116,454 miles
  • 2023 – 109,890 miles
  • 2022 – 102,904 miles
  • 2021 – 96,382 miles
  • 2020 – 87,992 miles
  • 2019 – 82,717 miles
  • 2018 – 71,625 miles
  • 2017 – 48,279 miles
  • 2015 – 18,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,708 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,708 miles (+6,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    638976020805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass122,845 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    511949809471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,454 miles (+246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,454 miles
    Test number
    883543359196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail116,208 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    698133604682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,890 miles (+6,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    696645292739
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass102,904 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    311623475826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,382 miles (+8,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,382 miles
    Test number
    430390113918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  8. Pass87,992 miles (+5,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    626146428995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,717 miles (+11,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,717 miles
    Test number
    805242980149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,625 miles (+23,346)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,625 miles
    Test number
    962031246232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,279 miles (+29,775)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    973300811361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,504 miles
    Test number
    956427783924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ABJ

Does R16 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ABJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ABJ?
The MOT on R16 ABJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ABJ done?
R16 ABJ was recorded at 129,708 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,031 miles a year.
Has R16 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ABJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 ABJ 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 R16 ABJ find?
R16 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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