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SY56 DHG

2006 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 DHG
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 159,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all armm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 159,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all armm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 149,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer row seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 140,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,049 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 132,849 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,924 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all the sub-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all the sub-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,741 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osr/nsr (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,204 miles

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body corroded, including suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,732 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,967 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,679 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 30,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY56 DHG is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY56 DHG, 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 SY56 DHG registered?

SY56 DHG is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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