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DV56 TBY

2006 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,489 mi
Last recorded162,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 TBY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 162,489 miles

rear axle corroded

underside covered in mud

Fail 11 Aug 2025 162,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

underside covered in mud

Pass 31 Aug 2023 162,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 184,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 178,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 176,299 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn & sidewalls damaged

Nearside & Offside rear seat belt buckles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged & inner edge worn

Pass 23 Nov 2016 171,538 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 171,538 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 166,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 148,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 129,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,523 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,933 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 87,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,852 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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DV56 TBY is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Silver 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 DV56 TBY, 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 DV56 TBY registered?

DV56 TBY is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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