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AY56 HZC

2006 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,749 mi
Last recorded178,749 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi Q796,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HZC
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 178,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 178,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 99,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 80,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner brake pads are close to legal limit

n/s/f headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,328 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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AY56 HZC 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 AY56 HZC, 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 AY56 HZC registered?

AY56 HZC is a 2006 Audi Q7, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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