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SH56 FDX

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,785 mi
Last recorded124,785 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 124,785 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front subframe both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2023 121,272 miles

Undertrays & sill covers are fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2023 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays & sill covers are fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,953 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,569 miles

Rear Reflector Cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,752 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,752 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,637 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tailgate does not fully latch but is secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Tailgate does not fully latch but is secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,048 miles

Both rear tyres tappering but ok at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment warning lamp on

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

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

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted obscuring sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,979 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,899 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,340 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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SH56 FDX is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH56 FDX, 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 SH56 FDX registered?

SH56 FDX is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SH56 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 FDX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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