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R18 AED

2006 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AED
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 135,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,152 miles

Central Rear Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 129,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 125,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,681 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,676 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,666 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,402 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,401 miles

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

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

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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R18 AED is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R18 AED, 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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R18 AED is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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