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FY08 SHZ

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SHZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 127,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 127,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,099 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 79,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 79,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions from exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,882 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,621 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyre outer wall cut

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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FY08 SHZ 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 FY08 SHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 SHZ registered?

FY08 SHZ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is FY08 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 SHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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