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SM56 BAO

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,227 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,165 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,165 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,444 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 85,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,568 miles

rear discs slightly warn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,926 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,771 miles

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Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2009 39,527 miles

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

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

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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SM56 BAO is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM56 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM56 BAO?

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What year was SM56 BAO registered?

SM56 BAO is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is SM56 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 BAO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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