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RY57 DHO

2008 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 117,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 116,923 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector chuffing leaking fuel behind engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 114,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,522 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under covers present underneath.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,407 miles

Engine noisy

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion around offside front jacking point

Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Seat insecure (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine noisy

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 Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear upper lights not working

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some corrosion around offside front jacking point

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,715 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps

large scratch across centre of windscreen)(out of drivers view

parking brake lever only releases fully when manually lifted

screw in nearside front tyre

screw in offside front tyre

travel to foot parking brake

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,806 miles

Vehicle is borderline refusal to test due to it being so dirty. Please clean it before test next year, Thank you.

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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RY57 DHO is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY57 DHO, 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 RY57 DHO registered?

RY57 DHO is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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