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S16 ABT

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 ABT
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,292 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion overall underbody.

Fail 5 May 2026 141,290 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion overall underbody.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 137,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handle slightly insecure

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

Outer offside sill damaged

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

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,453 miles

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

Outer offside sill damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,129 miles

front wipers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,584 miles

exhaust emits dense white smoke

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 83,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensors

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,602 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensors

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 50 % worn

rear pads getting worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 15,993 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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S16 ABT is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S16 ABT, 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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S16 ABT is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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