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LT08 MGY

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,425 mi
Last recorded166,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 MGY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 166,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,335 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2022 136,335 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

EML on

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,345 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Nov 2021 122,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 May 2019 94,580 miles

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

Offside Rear bottom light lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and trays

Pass 4 May 2018 85,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 82,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 May 2017 82,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 May 2016 75,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,337 miles

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

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished

emission not detected when tested

Pass 14 May 2013 55,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 42,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,142 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LT08 MGY is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT08 MGY, 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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LT08 MGY is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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