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SM08 OFA

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OFA
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,128 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

uder car is rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,897 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,370 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,561 miles

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

rust under car

Fail 10 Jun 2023 116,259 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rust under car

Fail 11 May 2023 116,252 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 112,950 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Differential Mounting Worn

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

Pass 12 May 2021 109,406 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 109,378 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 105,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,158 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 168,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 163,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet not working but nearside is covering screen good enough

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 157,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet not working but nearside is covering screen good enough

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4) TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,977 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 45,439 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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SM08 OFA is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM08 OFA, 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 SM08 OFA registered?

SM08 OFA is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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