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LD08 HSJ

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,192 mi
Last recorded174,192 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 HSJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 174,192 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 162,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 157,360 miles

DRL flashing indicating a faulty lamp fitted

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

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

bulb fault warning light on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2024 157,360 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 150,872 miles

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

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

uundertrays fitted/all covers

Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,843 miles

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

front subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2019 131,843 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,126 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT/REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALL,CORDS NOT EXPOSED

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,746 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s headlamp dim

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s headlamp dim

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,520 miles

off side wiper is smearing slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2011 34,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,308 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes not seen

front to rear fuel lines not seen

Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes not seen

front to rear fuel lines not seen

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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LD08 HSJ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD08 HSJ, 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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LD08 HSJ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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