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J222 STC

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,230 mi
Last recorded166,230 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 STC
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 166,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 163,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 158,213 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2023 151,239 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 146,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2022 146,079 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 143,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 143,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 126,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 126,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,396 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,160 miles

O/S,N/S FRONT TYRES EDGES WORN

Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,160 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

O/S,N/S FRONT TYRES EDGES WORN

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,352 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,259 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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J222 STC is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J222 STC, 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 J222 STC registered?

J222 STC is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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