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TA08 TAR

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,211 mi
Last recorded166,211 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA08 TAR
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 166,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Possibly a fuel injector seal leaking!

Fail 15 Sep 2022 165,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Front window not working

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2021 151,069 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As low as 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,835 miles

emisson to low to read

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

emisson to low to read

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,857 miles

EML on

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,248 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,187 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,187 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,260 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 42,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,757 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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TA08 TAR is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TA08 TAR, 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 TA08 TAR registered?

TA08 TAR is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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