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OE08 BYL

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,532 mi
Last recorded155,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 155,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 153,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 139,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,627 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 May 2019 113,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 113,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 99,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,013 miles

Engine malfunction light on instrument panel

Engine oil level was below mininum

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)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 23 May 2015 83,400 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s rear tyre has worn & just (plz see central area)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/s front tyre-wall damaged (DEEP)

Pass 22 May 2014 72,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 57,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 39,991 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 May 2011 20,274 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,269 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 20,188 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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OE08 BYL is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OE08 BYL, 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 OE08 BYL registered?

OE08 BYL is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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