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CV 8173

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,821 mi
Last recorded154,821 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV 8173
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 150,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 147,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,220 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 139,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,823 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside moisture in lights. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

during decelerometer/road test reoccurring knock heard from nearside front despite no play found in any suspension components.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,823 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates clearly too small. (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside moisture in lights. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

during decelerometer/road test reoccurring knock heard from nearside front despite no play found in any suspension components.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2019 106,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

edges worn on front tyres

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,745 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

edges worn on front tyres

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned inner ana outer (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,023 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,821 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 20 Jun 2012 58,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 54,781 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not showing cords or ply

Pass 5 May 2010 50,957 miles

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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CV 8173 is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 96,062 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 CV 8173, 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 20 years old, this Audi Q7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV 8173 registered?

CV 8173 is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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