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SH08 SZL

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,948 mi
Last recorded93,948 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 SZL
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,096 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,077 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 78,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced incorrectly fitted bulb (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,678 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,979 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 51,949 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 45,532 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 45,532 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 36,974 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,295 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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SH08 SZL is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH08 SZL, 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 SH08 SZL registered?

SH08 SZL is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 SZL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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