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SB08 CBV

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,312 mi
Last recorded194,312 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 194,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 182,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 177,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 162,835 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,570 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,582 miles

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 115,377 miles

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

bulb malfunction light on dash.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,696 miles

Central Front Screen cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,879 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,353 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,083 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SB08 CBV is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB08 CBV, 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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SB08 CBV is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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