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VA08 NLJ

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 NLJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,200 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 92,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,048 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,862 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,236 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)

nsr tyre has cut to tread area

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,155 miles

Rear number plate loose.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,155 miles

Rear number plate loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VA08 NLJ is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA08 NLJ, 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 VA08 NLJ registered?

VA08 NLJ is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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