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XNZ 8539

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNZ 8539
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 195,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 177,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 170,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis leg areas

Fail 29 Nov 2022 170,473 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis leg areas

Pass 28 Jul 2021 158,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes and components corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2021 158,907 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure track rod end lock nut (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component insecure track rod end lock nut (2.1.5 (d) (i))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Front steering rack gaitors outer clips loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes and components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 147,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,595 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 15 Apr 2019 135,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil level low

Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,292 miles

cuts in front and rear tyres

damage along base of windscreen

damage offside rear lamp

Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in front and rear tyres

damage along base of windscreen

damage offside rear lamp

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 57,126 miles

zero emmisions recorded

Pass 20 May 2011 46,742 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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XNZ 8539 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 76.5%.

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 XNZ 8539, 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 XNZ 8539 registered?

XNZ 8539 is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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