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R400 AMD

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

273,820 mi
Last recorded273,820 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 AMD
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 273,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 273,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 269,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear under body suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 269,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear under body suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 266,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 264,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 262,423 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 262,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 258,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 254,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 249,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 239,353 miles

Engine management light is on

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 233,024 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre has slight cut on outter wall

Pass 19 Sep 2015 218,324 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Jul 2014 210,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 210,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 201,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp is staying on

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 186,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 155,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 134,971 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs showing signs of wear

front tyres wearing on edges

pedal rubber missing off handbrake lever mech

Fail 21 Oct 2009 134,971 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake pads getting low and discs showing signs of wear

front tyres wearing on edges

pedal rubber missing off handbrake lever mech

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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R400 AMD is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R400 AMD, 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 R400 AMD registered?

R400 AMD is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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