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AJ55 LYN

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LYN
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 153,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 140,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,784 miles

Air suspension fault warning light illuminated on dash

Diesel glow plug warning light flashing indicating a fault

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 129,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Air suspension fault warning light illuminated on dash

Diesel glow plug warning light flashing indicating a fault

Engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,496 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,343 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front number plate worn

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate becoming loose

Fail 1 Apr 2015 56,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate worn

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate becoming loose

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,259 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)

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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AJ55 LYN is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 LYN, 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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AJ55 LYN is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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