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EA56 ZXM

2006 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,210 mi
Last recorded165,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZXM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 165,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 134,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,063 miles

ALL TAIL GATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.BUT 50 % OK.IN BUMPER

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear seat laying flat

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park brake lever on maximum travel but works before maximum movement

Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,206 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear tail gate lights inop (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear tailgate inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft centre bearing perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both tailgate lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

foot handbrake has long travel but reserve

front subframe mounting bushes perished

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front outer cv boots slightly nicked

covers fitted masking some testable items

front subframe rear bushes perishing

hand/foot brake travel long

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,798 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,792 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,738 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,738 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 82,906 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,530 miles

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

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,081 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,412 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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EA56 ZXM is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Blue 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 EA56 ZXM, 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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EA56 ZXM is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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