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Y17 DOW

2008 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,628 mi
Last recorded147,628 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 DOW
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 147,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,591 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 29 Jan 2022 119,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 107,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,533 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 85,530 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,731 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear (rear) seats folded, not able to carry out a full inspection of adult belts

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,456 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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Y17 DOW is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y17 DOW, 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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Y17 DOW is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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