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GV56 VVC

2006 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,384 mi
Last recorded164,384 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 164,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55ZR18 109Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 164,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55ZR18 109Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,501 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency only 17%

Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,747 miles

E.M.L. on at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 131,757 miles

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

E.M.L. on at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,642 miles

E.M.L. on at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 112,642 miles

E.M.L. on at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,845 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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GV56 VVC is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 VVC, 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 GV56 VVC registered?

GV56 VVC is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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