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FA08 HPJ

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HPJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,157 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underseal used in several places making it difficult to assess corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2024 136,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underseal used beneath various locations of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2024 136,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underseal used beneath various locations of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 134,011 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,452 miles

side steps offside and nearside mounting corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,892 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,092 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,650 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,685 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,509 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 HPJ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HPJ, 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 FA08 HPJ registered?

FA08 HPJ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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