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SA56 MWZ

2006 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,977 mi
Last recorded156,977 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 MWZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 156,977 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 156,974 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 152,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,891 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 145,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB IN STANDARD LAMP (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB IN STANDARD LAMP (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,308 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,475 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,431 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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SA56 MWZ is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA56 MWZ, 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 SA56 MWZ registered?

SA56 MWZ is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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