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HL03 MER

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 MER
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 130,033 miles

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

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 3 May 2025 124,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 124,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 115,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 108,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 102,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 96,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some slight scoring to both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,360 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,888 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,196 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,212 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,941 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,941 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,478 miles

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

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

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

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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HL03 MER 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 85%.

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 HL03 MER, 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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HL03 MER is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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