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HX56 DRO

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,109 mi
Last recorded189,109 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 189,109 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 189,109 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 186,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 186,512 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 181,661 miles

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

Parking brake button slightly defective but useable

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 181,657 miles

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

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

Parking brake button slightly defective but useable

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer bumper damage

Nearside Rear door weather strip insecure

Offside Rear Outer seat belt buckle surround missing

Offside Rear door weather strip insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2018 152,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,639 miles

Offside Rear Outer seat belt buckle casing missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,841 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Wear to all brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2016 127,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working tail/brake light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/50r19 110y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/50r19 110y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Wear to all brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,898 miles

additional rear seats not in use at time of test

boot not self opening properly when released

o/s/r seatbelt clasp cover broken

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,576 miles

Engine management light remains illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,088 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,682 miles

front brake pad wear sensor wires broken/disconnected.

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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HX56 DRO is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HX56 DRO, 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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HX56 DRO is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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