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AE08 SWF

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SWF
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 138,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has slight nick in it

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber bushes worn but no movement on them

emissions to clean

oil leak on sump and gear box

Fail 27 Aug 2024 135,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has slight nick in it

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber bushes worn but no movement on them

emissions to clean

oil leak on sump and gear box

Pass 24 Aug 2023 130,854 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 107,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 107,876 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 101,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 94,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 90,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 76,382 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 76,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,279 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 31,279 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AE08 SWF 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 AE08 SWF, 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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What year was AE08 SWF registered?

AE08 SWF is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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