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VE06 XLW

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,916 mi
Last recorded167,916 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 167,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed boot seat (7.1.2 (b))

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,932 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk trim loose to fixing,however functions as intended.

Parking brake requirement just met.

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 134,933 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SUBFRAME COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Fail 3 Aug 2023 134,920 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SUBFRAME COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Pass 8 Jul 2022 131,676 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 131,663 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 122,133 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 110,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,207 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated

Handbrake warning light on even when lever is down

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,785 miles

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,785 miles

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

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,598 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyre treads splitting

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyre treads splitting

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,086 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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VE06 XLW 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 82.6%.

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 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 VE06 XLW, 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 VE06 XLW registered?

VE06 XLW is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is VE06 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 XLW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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