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W40 RDL

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 RDL
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,931 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,355 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,355 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,523 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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W40 RDL is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W40 RDL, 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 W40 RDL registered?

W40 RDL is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is W40 RDL safe to buy?

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