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A7 BNU

2012 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,265 mi
Last recorded158,265 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BNU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 152,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 131,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 97,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A7 BNU is a 2012 Audi A7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 81,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 BNU, 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 14 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 BNU registered?

A7 BNU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is A7 BNU safe to buy?

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