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HJ56 HSZ

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,893 mi
Last recorded120,893 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HSZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 120,893 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,055 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,009 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,331 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,123 miles

Rear Prop shaft support bearing bush deteriorated - cracking in the rubber bush

Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft support bearing bush deteriorated - cracking in the rubber bush

Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

parking brake benefit from adjustment

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,176 miles

Offside Rear Centre row seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,176 miles

Parking brake lever missing release handle (3.1.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Centre row seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,794 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,666 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner faces

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,691 miles

front brake pads 20% left

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,341 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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HJ56 HSZ is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey 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 HJ56 HSZ, 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 HJ56 HSZ registered?

HJ56 HSZ is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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