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DX56 PHY

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

215,782 mi
Last recorded215,782 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 PHY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 215,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 208,041 miles

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

Offside Front subframe bush damage but functioning as it should

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

steering rack has slight play in its mounts

underneath has general corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 204,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 193,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,057 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 170,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 170,020 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 147,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,301 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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DX56 PHY is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DX56 PHY, 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 DX56 PHY registered?

DX56 PHY is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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