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ST56 HKZ

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,488 mi
Last recorded157,488 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HKZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 157,488 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,541 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 149,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 136,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,070 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 113,958 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,910 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,244 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside rear brake slightly sticking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,570 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,837 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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ST56 HKZ is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST56 HKZ, 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 ST56 HKZ registered?

ST56 HKZ is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is ST56 HKZ safe to buy?

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