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OV56 RSU

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,651 mi
Last recorded173,651 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 173,651 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on brake cailpers advise to replace (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 25 May 2024 164,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear frames also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 May 2024 164,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear frames also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 May 2023 155,783 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 May 2022 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension system warning on dash but vehicle sitting at ride height.

Pass 14 May 2021 140,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 140,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 129,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 117,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2018 110,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,702 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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OV56 RSU 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 85.7%.

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 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 OV56 RSU, 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 OV56 RSU registered?

OV56 RSU is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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