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SW56 FZY

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 136,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 136,033 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 126,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 126,182 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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but wearing on inside edge 275/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Jul 2020 99,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,907 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 95,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front's on callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both rear inner's (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 88,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,274 miles

Engine lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,042 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,061 miles

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

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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SW56 FZY is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

SW56 FZY is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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