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SO57 LCX

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LCX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 145,490 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 145,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 133,227 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 125,898 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,356 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 120,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,724 miles

Brake performance not tested both rear tyres cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cracked and cords exposed, and tread worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cracked and cords exposed, and tread worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2020 107,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres slight cracking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 101,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 94,991 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 84,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,367 miles

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

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

both front wipers begining to smear across the screen

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but are not exposing cord

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,086 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,454 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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SO57 LCX is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO57 LCX, 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 SO57 LCX registered?

SO57 LCX is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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