MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated
front brake pads wearing thin
general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components
mil light on / pre 2008
superficial corrosion on underside suspension
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
mil light on but pre 1/07/2008
superficial corrosion to underside suspension / subframes but not to excess
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
all front sub frame bushes deteriorating
Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
all front sub frame bushes deteriorating
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe (2.3.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe (2.3.2)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded into rack (2.3.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
exhaust sleeve corroded and broken
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)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both nearside tyres on 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges
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SW08 EFZ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SW08 EFZ, 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 SW08 EFZ registered?
SW08 EFZ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 April 2008.
Is SW08 EFZ safe to buy?
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