2006 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · M20 HRY
2006 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 171,490 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M20 HRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 171,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M20 HRY 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 (M20 HRY) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
M20 HRY Mileage History
- 22/08/2022135,696 mi
- 18/08/2023143,985 mi+8,289 mi
- 24/08/2024154,208 mi+10,223 mi
- 15/09/2025163,122 mi+8,914 mi
- 14/09/2026171,490 mi+8,368 mi
Average of roughly 8,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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