2006 Audi Q7 3.0L Diesel · RE56 HMK
2006 Audi Q7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 196,461 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q7
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE56 HMK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 196,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE56 HMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi Q7 (RE56 HMK) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
RE56 HMK Mileage History
- 02/02/2022190,306 mi
- 12/01/2023194,977 mi+4,671 mi
- 14/03/2024196,089 mi+1,112 mi
- 06/06/2025196,461 mi+372 mi
Average of roughly 1,843 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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