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JA05 DEV

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

179,666 mi
Last recorded179,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 DEV
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 179,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 177,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 175,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,407 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 168,730 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 168,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Cracks on weld repair inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 158,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 152,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 147,794 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyreouter wall

engine management light indicates fault

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

under covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 134,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 123,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 115,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,597 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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JA05 DEV is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JA05 DEV, 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 JA05 DEV registered?

JA05 DEV is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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