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AV12 VRU

2012 Audi Q7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,859 mi
Last recorded141,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,859 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 117,076 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT ARMS - BOTH FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,256 miles

maintance grease on brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2022 97,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

maintance grease on brake pipes

under tray insecure not dangerous

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,928 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,915 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,594 miles

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

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

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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AV12 VRU is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 VRU, 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.

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What year was AV12 VRU registered?

AV12 VRU is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is AV12 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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