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V8 GNF

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GNF
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 168,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 165,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 165,193 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 163,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 163,668 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside front daytime running light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2021 161,347 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes front of steering rack , also corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 18 Nov 2021 161,343 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes front of steering rack , also corroded (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,905 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken off (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 145,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,493 miles

Offside Outer seat belt buckle cover missing on middle seat also rear most seats folded away

Fail 28 Nov 2018 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour also lenze damaged to exsess (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer seat belt buckle cover missing on middle seat also rear most seats folded away

Fail 8 Nov 2018 129,473 miles

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

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

Lower under trays not allowing complete check of brake pipes and fuel pipes.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damage.. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,747 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt keeper plastic cover insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 110,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,485 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 98,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,911 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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V8 GNF is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V8 GNF, 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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V8 GNF is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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