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B17 SHV

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,555 mi
Last recorded190,555 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SHV
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 190,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 188,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 188,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 187,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 187,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 186,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 185,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 183,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 179,644 miles

nsf headlight has slight mist

Pass 4 Jun 2016 170,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 151,884 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 151,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not in use so unable to check adult belts

Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not in use so unable to check adult belts

Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,162 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,900 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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B17 SHV 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 B17 SHV, 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 B17 SHV registered?

B17 SHV is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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