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A26 AYY

2018 Audi A7

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A745,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AYY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in forward arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 54,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick pad warning on in car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm of pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 52,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick pad warning on in car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm of pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 34,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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A26 AYY is a 2018 Audi A7 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 45,321 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 AYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 AYY registered?

A26 AYY is a 2018 Audi A7, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is A26 AYY safe to buy?

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