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Y8 DEY

2006 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DEY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 125,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle receiver housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 125,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle receiver housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 123,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 123,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap want open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge and bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 118,271 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,975 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,538 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,606 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

brake warning light illuminated on dash

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

brake warning light illuminated on dash

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,621 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,691 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,750 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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Y8 DEY is a 2006 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y8 DEY, 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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Y8 DEY is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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