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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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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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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