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SV08 VBY

2008 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VBY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,705 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 156,704 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 149,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 144,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 144,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,742 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 139,742 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,231 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Jan 2020 134,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,783 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 116,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,014 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,922 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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SV08 VBY is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV08 VBY, 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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SV08 VBY is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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