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YC08 YYE

2008 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,139 mi
Last recorded179,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Q792,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YYE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 179,139 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 179,139 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 175,219 miles

front and rear brake discs worn but not excessively

Fail 8 Apr 2024 175,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn but not excessively

Pass 3 Feb 2023 169,857 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2023 169,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2022 165,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 146,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 146,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,087 miles

Offside front indicator is dull.

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator is dull.

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,501 miles

both windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,260 miles

o/s/f front tyre down to 3mm

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,256 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,243 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YC08 YYE is a 2008 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC08 YYE, 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 YC08 YYE registered?

YC08 YYE is a 2008 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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