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SH56 LJX

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,892 mi
Last recorded188,892 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 188,892 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 175,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 174,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 171,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met (16%)

Temporary repair on offside front ride height sensor

Fail 7 May 2022 171,259 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met (16%)

Temporary repair on offside front ride height sensor

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,808 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, stepped up tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, stepped up tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 159,692 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides slight play in front bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D - bushing Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,794 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 156,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 132,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,533 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 LJX is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 SH56 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

SH56 LJX is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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