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CY56 ECA

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,014 mi
Last recorded195,014 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 ECA
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 195,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower link pipe on o/s/f brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 195,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower link pipe on o/s/f brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 191,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 180,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 166,994 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 166,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play in inner rack joint, needs replacing ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 156,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 144,924 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,298 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 121,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met standard

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,083 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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,850 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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CY56 ECA is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY56 ECA, 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 CY56 ECA registered?

CY56 ECA is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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