2008 Audi Q7 · 9,143 MOT tests
2008 Audi Q7 reliability
2008 Audi Q7s fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Q7 years (9,143 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 131,520
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,143
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Brakes7.6%
- Tyres7%
- Suspension5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.17%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.72%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.62%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.61%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.63%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.3%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.69%)
Other years
Every Audi Q7 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Audi Q7 reliable?
2008 Audi Q7s fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Q7 years (9,143 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.68% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Audi Q7 shows 131,520 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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