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LY08 CHJ

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,437 miles

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

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 114,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 105,758 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,781 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 85,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,238 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 66,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,267 miles

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

engine management light appears on the dashboard

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,082 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 22,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,376 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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LY08 CHJ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 CHJ, 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 LY08 CHJ registered?

LY08 CHJ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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