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CX56 XGG

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,110 mi
Last recorded196,110 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XGG
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 196,110 miles

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated but pads appear not worn and nearside rear pad wiring not connected

EML/MIL lamp illuminated but vehicle used before 1st July 2008.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 196,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated but pads appear not worn and nearside rear pad wiring not connected

EML/MIL lamp illuminated but vehicle used before 1st July 2008.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 184,965 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

brake pad warning on

Fail 12 Feb 2024 184,949 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

brake pad warning on

Fail 8 Nov 2023 184,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator come adrift

brake wear light on dash

chaffing from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 15 Sep 2021 163,549 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,335 miles

brake pad light on (pads new)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

brake pad light on (pads new)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 152,630 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,898 miles

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

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 140,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 140,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,591 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,294 miles

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,845 miles

advise front and rear numberplate configuration

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,966 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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CX56 XGG is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX56 XGG, 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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CX56 XGG is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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