2006 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · CV56 AAZ
2006 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,166 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV56 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 154,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV56 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi Q7 (CV56 AAZ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45r20 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CV56 AAZ Mileage History
- 24/06/2023133,233 mi
- 22/06/2024140,463 mi+7,230 mi
- 01/07/2025146,861 mi+6,398 mi
- 02/07/2025146,862 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2026154,166 mi+7,304 mi
Average of roughly 6,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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