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SY56 XEE

2006 Audi Q7

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XEE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 82,845 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.May need adjustment.

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

Pass 7 May 2021 71,036 miles

Backbox heatshield loose

EML on dash but pre failure

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 front subframe bushes split and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 71,036 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

EML on dash but pre failure

Backbox heatshield loose

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 front subframe bushes split and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front subframe bushes corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front subframe bushes corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,629 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise to be done soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 47,361 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,950 miles

o/s washer jet,weak spray

slight wear on shoulders of front tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,367 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 25,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,871 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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SY56 XEE is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

SY56 XEE is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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