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SF52 LEX

2008 Audi Q7

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,494 mi
Last recorded97,494 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 LEX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 97,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 91,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 89,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,855 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 82,448 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 82,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,223 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 65,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2015 52,754 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 52,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,462 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SF52 LEX is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc petrol 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 SF52 LEX, 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 SF52 LEX registered?

SF52 LEX is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is SF52 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 LEX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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