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PL57 BTO

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,946 mi
Last recorded176,946 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 176,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 176,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 162,013 miles

Bonnet lever broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 161,977 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S ; 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lever broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,938 miles

BONNUT CATCH MISSING /BROKEN

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

THROTTLE PADEL RUBBER MISSING/ SLIPPERY

Fail 7 Jan 2022 136,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BONNUT CATCH MISSING /BROKEN

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

THROTTLE PADEL RUBBER MISSING/ SLIPPERY

Fail 16 Nov 2021 136,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen O/S & N/S (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONUT CATCH BROKEN/MISSING

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged O/S & N/S (WORN ON EDGES) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

THROTTLE PADEL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,708 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel footbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,598 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,594 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,552 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,644 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,237 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear wishbone bushes worn front arms

n/s front tyre getting worn

o/s tyre slight damage on outter edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,897 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 BTO is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BTO, 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 BTO is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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