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AE56 WLJ

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,116 mi
Last recorded170,116 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WLJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 170,116 miles

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

Central Prop Shaft bearing carrier - rubber slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy - only just made correct pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy - only just made correct pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing missing from buckle - Works as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Park brake performance only just met requirments.

Fail 27 Nov 2025 170,087 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes close to having excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged housing not attached mechanism still works (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 169,936 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke unable to test emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 164,652 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing detached. (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear of engine and front of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 164,637 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak from offside front. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in tyre tread area/inner edge - cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall (inner) split in a number of locations. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing detached. (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear of engine and front of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 156,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 144,904 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 May 2019 135,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,663 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating tailgate lights not illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating all tail gate lights do not iluminate (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 118,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

dipstick broken/ handle missing

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,930 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,921 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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AE56 WLJ 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 65.2%.

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 AE56 WLJ, 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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AE56 WLJ is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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