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A7 DGU

2011 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,756 mi
Last recorded163,756 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 163,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 137,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 125,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 116,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 116,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Under engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Under engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,145 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2020 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,918 miles

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 DGU is a 2011 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 A7 DGU, 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 15 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 DGU is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 8 February 2011.

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