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X5 XHE

2006 Audi A7

Black Petrol 2189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,333 mi
Last recorded134,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 127,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut in tread no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,374 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,285 miles

Offside Front Constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2017 86,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,371 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,037 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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X5 XHE is a 2006 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

The most common reason a Audi A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X5 XHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X5 XHE registered?

X5 XHE is a 2006 Audi A7, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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