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PL57 AAO

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,742 mi
Last recorded144,742 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AAO
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 144,741 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up rubber mounting split excessive movement in propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 140,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 134,382 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 134,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged around circumference of inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,445 miles

Boot lid slightly loose does not catch on fully closed position, also causing issue with rear tailgate lights (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 129,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp due to tailgate not closing fully (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid slightly loose does not catch on fully closed position, also causing issue with rear tailgate lights (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,846 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 124,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 105,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,164 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,580 miles

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,074 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,184 miles

offside front door outer handle tight to open.( no reason for rejection)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front door outer handle tight to open.( no reason for rejection)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,455 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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PL57 AAO is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PL57 AAO, 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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PL57 AAO is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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