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FA08 GWM

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GWM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 148,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,524 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front brake caliper link pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front brake caliper link pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 117,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,998 miles

all subframe bushes perished

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper rear tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper rear tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,646 miles

EML staying on

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,614 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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FA08 GWM is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FA08 GWM, 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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FA08 GWM is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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