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XEA 7X

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,853 mi
Last recorded212,853 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 7X
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 212,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 209,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 209,299 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 209,299 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 200,866 miles

advise n/s/r suspension slightly down

advise o/s inner c/v boot perishing

advise oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2021 200,866 miles

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

advise n/s/r suspension slightly down

advise o/s inner c/v boot perishing

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 192,785 miles

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

pad sensor wires not in the pads however they are secure out of the way

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 169,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 158,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,414 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 151,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 151,295 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,634 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake effort

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,239 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

emissions to clean to register so no print out issued

Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary catch is sticky,though latching at time of test

both front tyres devoid of tread on the shoulders,and nearside has damage cuts on the outer side wall,though not deep enough to reach inner cords

both rear tyres close to devoiding of tread on shoulders

emits smoke or vapour through the exhaust system,though not to excess at time of test

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary catch is sticky,though latching at time of test

both front tyres devoid of tread on the shoulders,and nearside has damage cuts on the outer side wall,though not deep enough to reach inner cords

both rear tyres close to devoiding of tread on shoulders

emits smoke or vapour through the exhaust system,though not to excess at time of test

offside windscreen wiper leaves light lines at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,271 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,766 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,928 miles

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

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

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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XEA 7X is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEA 7X, 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 XEA 7X registered?

XEA 7X is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is XEA 7X safe to buy?

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