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DE56 KGN

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,027 mi
Last recorded126,027 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 KGN
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,027 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 121,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water contaminated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,398 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 113,390 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,802 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 73,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear & age cracks in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure and is twisted/ deteriorated (2.2.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear & age cracks in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/45 20) worn on edges ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,986 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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DE56 KGN is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE56 KGN, 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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DE56 KGN is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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