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AB08 VNP

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VNP
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 109,944 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 109,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,769 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 100,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,282 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,315 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,911 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyre has a nail

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,378 miles

nearside front wiper slightly juddering

Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn from the inner shoulder (dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn from the inner shoulder

nearside front wiper slightly juddering

Pass 3 Sep 2017 69,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,693 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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AB08 VNP is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 92,313 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 VNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Audi Q7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 VNP is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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