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SW56 AAJ

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 AAJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 146,816 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front jacking points covered with heavily sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,948 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 135,940 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure one strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,045 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,968 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2022 120,784 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front brake pads low 3mm

advise rear tail gate light inopprative function reverted to bumper lights

Fail 3 Dec 2020 114,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened seriously corroded advise not to drive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front brake pads low 3mm

advise rear tail gate light inopprative function reverted to bumper lights

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,655 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,652 miles

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,158 miles

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

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

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 16 Feb 2018 92,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Linkage inoperative (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,419 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil marks on undertray

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,174 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,172 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,118 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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SW56 AAJ is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SW56 AAJ, 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 SW56 AAJ registered?

SW56 AAJ is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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