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AE56 ZGN

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

254,158 mi
Last recorded254,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 254,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 250,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 246,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 232,373 miles

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

Rear Heatshield insecure unlikely to come adrift.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 232,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Heatshield insecure unlikely to come adrift.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 218,309 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 218,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 212,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 199,164 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 199,154 miles

Slight wear to inner shoulder of tyre at offside rear.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 199,154 miles

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

Slight wear to inner shoulder of tyre at offside rear.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 174,681 miles

Both offside tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 157,810 miles

child seat to rear

Fail 15 Jan 2016 157,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat to rear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats in both rear seats and nearside front seat.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF AND OSR tyres worn smooth on inner raised edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,303 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,711 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,878 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 ZGN 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 81%.

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 ZGN, 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 AE56 ZGN registered?

AE56 ZGN is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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