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J222 VLS

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,902 mi
Last recorded124,902 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps .NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear small piece of metal in tyre tread .

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,354 miles

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

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

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

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,896 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 116,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,866 miles

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

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

Various suspension bushes perishing/splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2021 94,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,337 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 52,063 miles

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

Offside Front Cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Front Cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2014 37,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,579 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,824 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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J222 VLS is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J222 VLS, 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 J222 VLS registered?

J222 VLS is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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