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VF57 BYH

2008 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 BYH
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad light illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2023 148,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2022 144,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2022 144,579 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 140,431 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,308 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light warning lamp iluminated

trailer socket 7 pin adaptor fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,308 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light warning lamp iluminated

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,305 miles

Front brake pads nearing wear indicators

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blueish light and dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light warning indicator is on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 127,627 miles

Offside Front side light blueish white light

all brake pads starting to get down

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,005 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,677 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 117,677 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,922 miles

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

eml on time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,922 miles

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

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

eml on time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,947 miles

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

brake pad warning light on time of test

eml on time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,147 miles

Brake warning light is on

Engine management light is on indicating thre is a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,399 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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VF57 BYH is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF57 BYH, 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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VF57 BYH is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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