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PL57 BTE

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 122,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 111,740 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges both - worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel all steering parts and components slight - ( Play in steering rack inner joints ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate and engine management light is flashing for approx 2 mins (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 111,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e g r valve flow incorrect - diagnostic done cleared code no fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges both - worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel all steering parts and components slight - ( Play in steering rack inner joints ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate and engine management light is flashing for approx 2 mins (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,493 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

parking brake effort just within limit and there is not much reserve travel on pedal

slight play both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,358 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2015 79,358 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,447 miles

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge just within legal limit

parking brake has little reserve travel and performance effort just within limit

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,473 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 BTE is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BTE, 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 PL57 BTE registered?

PL57 BTE is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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