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S50 ARE

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ARE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,703 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 98,692 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering noisey

Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,296 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,166 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,577 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,452 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2020 89,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 68,552 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 68,552 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,807 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

keep a check on both front tyres they are begining to wear on the outer edge

rear brake discs have a surface layer of rust, advise use to clear rust away

Fail 12 Apr 2014 46,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

keep a check on both front tyres they are begining to wear on the outer edge

rear brake discs have a surface layer of rust, advise use to clear rust away

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,022 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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S50 ARE is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S50 ARE, 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 S50 ARE registered?

S50 ARE is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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