2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,037 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,037 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    145 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Suspension7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Body & chassis5.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Wheels1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2008 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,037 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).