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FY56 VLP

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,474 mi
Last recorded191,474 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 191,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 191,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 174,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 169,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,907 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear boshes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,626 miles

Rear Lower slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 17 Dec 2020 150,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,922 miles

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

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

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

front subframe bushes splitting

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,922 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front subframe bushes splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,998 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 103,530 miles

Car has damage to o/s/r boot panel

EML illuminated

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

O/S/R seat belt plastic clip on buckle damaged not affecting usage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play detected in o/s/f inner tie rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,530 miles

Car has damage to o/s/r boot panel

EML illuminated

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

O/S/R seat belt plastic clip on buckle damaged not affecting usage

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

Play detected in o/s/f inner tie rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,599 miles

Accident damage to panel on o/s/r of car

Cover missing from o/s/r seat belt clasp

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,678 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,348 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight damage to n/s/f & n/s/r outer wheel rims

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,870 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,394 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FY56 VLP is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY56 VLP, 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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FY56 VLP is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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