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VA57 XSY

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,837 mi
Last recorded155,837 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XSY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,837 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 24 Feb 2025 139,133 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,451 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 78,449 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 59,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres perished

osf tyre side wall kerb damaged no ply or cords exposed

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres perished

osf tyre side wall kerb damaged no ply or cords exposed

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in o/s/f outer sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,115 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,101 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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VA57 XSY is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA57 XSY, 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 VA57 XSY registered?

VA57 XSY is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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