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G5 FAJ

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,287 mi
Last recorded153,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 153,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,880 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 148,880 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 143,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,000 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 139,000 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 114,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,131 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 72,995 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,620 miles

Both front tyres outter edges worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,555 miles

nearside front and nearside rear outer edges of tyre close to the limit

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

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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G5 FAJ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G5 FAJ, 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 G5 FAJ registered?

G5 FAJ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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