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GJ56 FVM

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,954 mi
Last recorded201,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FVM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 201,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 190,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 180,087 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 180,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 172,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 162,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,725 miles

back folding seats not accessible

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,017 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,004 miles

Bushes in the front subframe are coming away

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bushes in the front subframe are coming away

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,209 miles

Front wipers are a bit smeary, still clear screen ok at the moment

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,209 miles

Front wipers are a bit smeary, still clear screen ok at the moment

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,834 miles

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,309 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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GJ56 FVM 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 84.2%.

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 GJ56 FVM, 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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GJ56 FVM is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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