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J18 FJK

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,977 mi
Last recorded186,977 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 FJK
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 186,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 171,096 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 171,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 162,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 144,184 miles

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

offside rear fog light lens has minor damage

Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,124 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 140,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,659 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 128,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition

parking brake travel long

Fail 29 Jul 2020 117,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poor condition

parking brake travel long

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2019 111,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,291 miles

?n/s suspension low

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s rear tyre sidewall damage 275/45/20

Fail 10 Aug 2018 107,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

50% of nearside rear side light not working

?n/s suspension low

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s rear tyre sidewall damage 275/45/20

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,794 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2013 64,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J18 FJK is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J18 FJK, 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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J18 FJK is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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