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Audi Q7

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 4,163 cc

V8 GNFMOT history

V8 GNF is a black diesel Audi Q7 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V8 GNF black Audi Q7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,450 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GNF was last recorded at 168,450 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2015: 98,485 miles, lower than 98,486 miles on 6 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,941 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,509 miles
Average per year
8,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,450 miles
  • 2024 – 165,941 miles
  • 2023 – 165,193 miles
  • 2022 – 163,668 miles
  • 2021 – 161,347 miles
  • 2020 – 152,905 miles
  • 2019 – 145,164 miles
  • 2018 – 129,493 miles
  • 2017 – 118,747 miles
  • 2016 – 110,855 miles
  • 2015 – 98,485 miles
  • 2014 – 82,067 miles
  • 2013 – 68,897 miles
  • 2012 – 58,765 miles
  • 2011 – 41,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,450 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded on both front callipers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes front of steering rack , also corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Outer seat belt buckle cover missing on middle seat also rear most seats folded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,450 miles (+2,509)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,450 miles
    Test number
    636177896021
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass165,941 miles (+748)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,941 miles
    Test number
    837365979511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass165,193 miles (+1,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,193 miles
    Test number
    955576812929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Pass163,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,668 miles
    Test number
    253203076097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Fail163,668 miles (+2,321)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,668 miles
    Test number
    240178306058
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime running light not working
  6. Pass161,347 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,347 miles
    Test number
    231682891301
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes front of steering rack , also corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing
  7. Fail161,343 miles (+8,438)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,343 miles
    Test number
    904500822673
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes front of steering rack , also corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing
  8. Pass152,905 miles (+7,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,905 miles
    Test number
    302283475183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken off (7.1.2 (d))
  9. Pass145,164 miles (+15,671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    618351209036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,493 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    947072935983
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer seat belt buckle cover missing on middle seat also rear most seats folded away
  11. Fail129,484 miles (+11)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,484 miles
    Test number
    246435284068
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour also lenze damaged to exsess (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer seat belt buckle cover missing on middle seat also rear most seats folded away
  12. Fail129,473 miles (+10,726)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,473 miles
    Test number
    395488181180
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under trays not allowing complete check of brake pipes and fuel pipes.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover damage.. (7.1.2 (d))
  13. Pass118,747 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    294797670186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seatbelt keeper plastic cover insecure
  14. Pass110,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,855 miles
    Test number
    177573224002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,854 miles (+12,369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    938619143657
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass98,485 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    484179211209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,486 miles (+3,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    753745122675
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass94,804 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    467956835049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,067 miles (+13,170)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    406259234054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  20. Pass68,897 miles (+10,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,897 miles
    Test number
    767951313084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,765 miles (+16,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    956309032005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    268761141066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GNF

Does V8 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GNF is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 GNF?
The MOT on V8 GNF is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GNF done?
V8 GNF was recorded at 168,450 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
Has V8 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GNF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 GNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 GNF find?
V8 GNF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper, and 3 more.

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