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AP12 DCF

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DCF
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,853 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve x2 clamps corroded . one clamp broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms o/s/f and n/s/f rear arms bushes started splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear in inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear in inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 65,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Damaged and has a cut inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear in inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven wear in inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,118 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,858 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,654 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,319 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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AP12 DCF is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP12 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 DCF registered?

AP12 DCF is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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