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JA08 MEX

2008 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,250 mi
Last recorded168,250 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA08 MEX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 168,250 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 9 Feb 2026 168,250 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 23 Dec 2024 164,878 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 1.7mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 23 Dec 2024 164,878 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 1.7mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 161,116 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 156,493 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 156,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,784 miles

front tyres worn edges on limits

Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,568 miles

possible injector seal leaking ?

Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,719 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 135,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 127,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 127,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,864 miles

EML

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,555 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 106,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,426 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,246 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,034 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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JA08 MEX is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JA08 MEX, 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 JA08 MEX registered?

JA08 MEX is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is JA08 MEX safe to buy?

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