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SW08 EFZ

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,020 mi
Last recorded145,020 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EFZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 145,020 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,498 miles

mil light on / pre 2008

superficial corrosion on underside suspension

Fail 27 Aug 2024 139,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,294 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 120,294 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

all front sub frame bushes deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2020 117,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,580 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 116,580 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,163 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,163 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,937 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,937 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,291 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,693 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,508 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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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.

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