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SL08 UUX

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 UUX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,981 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 151,976 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

headlights flicker randomly when switched off.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

headlights flicker randomly when switched off.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 135,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on offside front brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure offside rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended offside centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 10 Dec 2021 133,700 miles

Brake performance not tested Engine in limp mode (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Engine in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,743 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 114,663 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,443 miles

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

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

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

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

advise on damaged rear seat belt buckle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,150 miles

advise on front brake pads worn low

advise on worn front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edgee

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,202 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edgee

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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SL08 UUX is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL08 UUX, 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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SL08 UUX is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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