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P13 SXL

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,918 mi
Last recorded163,918 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 SXL
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 163,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 163,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 140,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 140,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,705 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody wear

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,792 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,567 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

emissions too clean to read via the exhaust probe

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,826 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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P13 SXL is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P13 SXL, 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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P13 SXL is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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