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A3 NPE

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,944 mi
Last recorded179,944 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NPE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 179,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 167,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to low to register

Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

emissions to low to register 0.07

Pass 3 Mar 2022 145,602 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,909 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,611 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

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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A3 NPE is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 NPE, 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 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 NPE registered?

A3 NPE is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is A3 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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